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<p>Depends on what you want to study. Keep in mind that UPG is a branch campus, which means it’s a smaller school, less facilities/students, fewer degrees to graduate with, etc. The opportunities for extracurriculars are also lower. Plus, the branch campuses are used in two ways:</p>
<p>1- to admit people to Pitt who do not have the stats for Pitt Main
2- As a stepping stone for people who could do well at Pitt Main, but need 1-2 years elsewhere first to confirm this.</p>
<p>Note: there are people who stay at branch campuses all 4 years, but many decide to transfer ASAP to get the “full Pitt” experience at Main. I don’t blame them- beyond better academic and extracurricular opportunities, you are also in a bigger, more “bustling” (but not NYC level) city with other opportunities. I would imagine main campus is more diverse. A lot of the “alma mater” type things (i.e. sports games, societies, etc.) are only available in Pittsburgh at the Main campus itself. These are all things to consider when deciding whether or not to go to a branch campus of a university.</p>