Pitt vs University of Scranton

Compare two rival schools - University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus and University of Scranton with tuition and admission information where Pitt is a four-years, public located in Pittsburgh, PA and University of Scranton is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) located in Scranton, PA.
The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Pitt is a public and University of Scranton is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • University of Scranton has more expensive tuition & fees ($52,034) than Pitt ($39,890).
  • It is harder to admit to Pitt than University of Scranton.
  • Pitt has a higher submitted SAT score (1,360) than University of Scranton (1,230).
  • Pitt has higher submitted ACT score (31) than University of Scranton (27).
  • Pitt has more students with 33,767 students while University of Scranton has 4,731 students.
  • University of Scranton has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Pitt's ratio is 13 to 1.
  • Pitt has more full-time faculties with 4,261 faculties while University of Scranton has 280 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus and University of Scranton.
Pittvs.University of Scranton
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaLocationScranton, Pennsylvania
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$21,524
Out-Of-State$39,890
2024 Tuition & Fees$52,034
66%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$11,497Average Amount of Financial Aid$27,952
50.00 %Acceptance Rates84.00 %
16.00 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)13.00 %
1,360SAT Score1,230
31ACT Score27
83 %Graduation Rate79 %
11 %Transfer-out Rate-
93 %Retention Rate85 %
33,767Student Population4,731
4,261Number of Faculties280
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services