College comparison

Penn vs University of Pittsburgh-Titusville

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Penn Philadelphia, PA	University of Pittsburgh-Titusville Titusville, PA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Pennsylvania is more selective	5%	35%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1570	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,650	33
Avg net price	$28,699	$11,150
Median earnings (10 yr)Penn reports higher median earnings	$111,371	$66,125
Graduation rate	97%	—
Median debt	$15,715	$24,250
Economic mobility	2.1%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Pennsylvania or University of Pittsburgh-Titusville harder to get into?

University of Pennsylvania is more selective: University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and University of Pittsburgh-Titusville's is approximately 35% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Pennsylvania vs University of Pittsburgh-Titusville?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1570 at University of Pennsylvania and — at University of Pittsburgh-Titusville. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.