| Pitt vs. Virginia Tech |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#83 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #10 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| 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 | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$21,926 Pennsylvania Residents $41,430 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,948 Virginia Residents $37,764 Out-of-State |
| expensive$27,580 Pennsylvania Residents $46,786 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,564 Virginia Residents $35,092 Out-of-State |
| More$10,588 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,452 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,360 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,360 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier58.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter54.78% |
| Lower12.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.35% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller35,724 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,857 |
| Smaller25,900 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,035 |
| Larger9,824 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,822 |
| Smaller1,465 | Online Student Population | Larger1,577 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower85% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| 11% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower92% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| 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: 10,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 5,332 | Number of faculty | 2,450 |
| Lower$110,119 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$126,699 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.