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Overview |
Friends University | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 5,722 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,108 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,108 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,828 | $9,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,579 | $19,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,910 | $4,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Friends University | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,134 | 2,856 | ||
| Admitted | 631 | 2,518 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.3% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Friends University | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $206 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Friends University | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | Pitt State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (5,722 students vs. 1,927 students)
Friends University vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Pitt State?
- Friends University is 434.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($32,108.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Friends University than Pittsburg State University ($32,108.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Friends University ($19,357 vs. $22,579)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 15.2% lower than costs at Friends University ($9,398 vs. $10,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 379.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($21,910 vs. $4,569)
Friends University vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Friends University .
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Friends University (55.6%)
Friends University vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or Pitt State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Pitt State and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Friends University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $4,512 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,512)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($206 vs. $253)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/