Head to head · Pennsylvania
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At under $30k and below, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is the cheaper of the two; from $30–48k up, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | University of Pittsburgh | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,709 | $17,018 | $2,309 |
| $30–48k | $18,371 | $17,414 | $957 |
| $48–75k | $23,192 | $20,417 | $2,775 |
| $75–110k | $31,567 | $24,715 | $6,852 |
| Over $110k | $36,008 | $27,160 | $8,848 |
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 University of Pittsburgh first, then West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again University of Pittsburgh 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.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — every income band · West Chester University of Pennsylvania — every income band · All Pennsylvania public colleges