Head to head · Pennsylvania
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At $48–75k and below, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is the cheaper of the two; from $75–110k up, Temple University is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Temple University | University of Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,694 | $14,709 | $7,985 |
| $30–48k | $23,431 | $18,371 | $5,060 |
| $48–75k | $26,534 | $23,192 | $3,342 |
| $75–110k | $29,397 | $31,567 | $2,170 |
| Over $110k | $34,947 | $36,008 | $1,061 |
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.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Temple 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 Temple 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.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Temple University — every income band · University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — every income band · All Pennsylvania public colleges