Head to head · Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus costs less than Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus at every income band federal data covers — between $267 and $5,136 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Pennsylvania State University | University of Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,845 | $14,709 | $5,136 · University of Pittsburgh |
| $30–48k | $20,049 | $18,371 | $1,678 · University of Pittsburgh |
| $48–75k | $25,667 | $23,192 | $2,475 · University of Pittsburgh |
| $75–110k | $31,834 | $31,567 | $267 · University of Pittsburgh |
| Over $110k | $37,831 | $36,008 | $1,823 · University of Pittsburgh |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Pennsylvania State University first, then University of Pittsburgh. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Pennsylvania State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — every income band · University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — every income band · All Pennsylvania public colleges