- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (Pitt) is a public school while Syracuse University is a private school.
- Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, PA and Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY.
- Syracuse University has more expensive tuition of $63,061 than Pitt ($39,890).
- Syracuse University has tighter acceptance rate of 46.88% than Pitt (59.71%).
- Pitt has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Syracuse University (1,350).
- Pitt is larger with 33,767 students than Syracuse University (22,698 students).
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| #117 in National Universities #13 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #60 in National Universities #10 in New York |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Location | Syracuse, NY |
Pitt| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,524 Pennsylvania residents $39,890 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $63,061 |
| $27,064 Pennsylvania residents $45,034 out-of-state | Graduate | $46,318 |
| $11,497 | Financial Aid | $30,709 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 59.71% | Acceptance Rate | 46.88% |
| 24.32% | Yield | 23.52% |
| 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 33,767 | Total Students | 22,698 |
| 24,420 | Undergraduate | 15,421 |
| 9,347 | Graduate | 7,277 |
| 881 | Online Enrollment | 2,244 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 11% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $61,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,813) $7,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,580) $9,520 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $7,650 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 4,261 Full-time 690 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,121 Full-time 543 Part-time |
| 12,271 Full-time 993 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,683 Full-time 895 Part-time |
| $99,887 for Faculties $66,190 Part-time | Average Salary | $110,720 for Faculties $72,308 Part-time |