| Pitt vs. Pennsylvania Western |
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|---|---|---|
#83 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #10 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | - |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$21,926 Pennsylvania Residents $41,430 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,436 Pennsylvania Residents $16,054 Out-of-State |
| expensive$27,580 Pennsylvania Residents $46,786 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,261 Pennsylvania Residents $12,386 Out-of-State |
| More$10,588 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,318 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,360 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter58.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.33% |
| Lower12.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.33% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger35,724 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,834 |
| Larger25,900 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,586 |
| Larger9,824 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,248 |
| Smaller1,465 | Online Student Population | Larger3,832 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| Higher11% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,813) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,119) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 5,332 | Number of faculty | 611 |
| Higher$110,119 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,916 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.