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Cathedral of Learning
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
In-State Tuition:$12,106
Out-of-State Tuition:$21,616
Student Body Size: 15,662
Admission Difficulty: Average
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Posted on Off-Campus Dining by dar76

Oakland has tons of good...

"Oakland has tons of good places to eat, and most are pretty cheap. Everything caters to college students, so you can get chili dogs at 4 a.m., which is good."

Posted on 6/3/2009

Posted on Academics by dar76

I've really liked most of my...

"I've really liked most of my professors. Most of them seem pretty invested in their subjects. However, you can float by here if you want, and you don't have to do that well in high school to get in."

Posted on 2/27/2009

Posted on Campus Housing by dar76

The dorms aren't bad. The...

"The dorms aren't bad. The only downside is usually their proximity to the center of campus. So usually, the dorms furthest away are the nicest (upper campus) and the ones closest are the worst."

Posted on 2/19/2009

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Posted on Academics by Anonymous

All of my teachers have been...

"All of my teachers have been great, except for one or two. I have larger classes, so it takes more to get to know mine. I make an effort by attending their office hours and e-mailing them. Most of my friends have smaller..."

Posted on 11/19/2008

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

Most of the professors I’ve...

"Most of the professors I’ve had were really cool and helpful, but some weren’t. It’s a lot like high school, but the teachers get paid more."

Posted on 11/19/2008

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

The quality of the professors...

"The quality of the professors sort of depends on which subject you want to major in. Most of them are willing to meet with you if you need help. As long as you show an effort to get in contact with your teachers, they will be..."

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