<p>Pitt and PSU are both state schools and I think the similarity ends there. I am more familiar with Pitt and prefer Pitt to PSU for many reasons. Pitt is an urban school with amazing opportunities just a walk or short (free) bus ride away. The medical facilities offer research and internships that are amazing. The medical opportunites are magnificent. The engineering and business schools are top notch. The nursing school consistently ranks in the top 10. The dorms and on campus apts and suites are terrific and well maintained. The food options are too numerous to mention. The sports programs are fun and the kids love to go to football and basketball games. There are museums, parks, theatre, diverse neighborhoods to check out for shopping, eating, etc. The academics at Pitt are just getting better and better. The student body is friendly and bright- But, if you don’t like urban then maybe you should check out PSu if you prefer to stay in the PA state school system-- good luck!!! go pitt!!!</p>