<p>I went on a tour (after my son had enrolled) with a friend and her daughter that was considering Pitt. They had fallen in love with Penn State, but they really liked Pitt. They said it was amazing how compact it was, and laid out well. They liked the convenience of the retail on Forbes Ave and also like upper campus because it was a bit quieter. I’ve been to Penn State and Cornell for comparison, and they are more spread out and have generally shorter buildings. Pitt in general has a lot taller buildings, thus being more compact. One thing I really admire is the architecture represented at Pitt. Several different styles from the Cathedral to the Pete, but all beautiful buildings! As far as the overall size, I would never call it small (my college had about 2500 total), but it is amazing how when we visit we always run into people we know!</p>