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IU South Bend ESU IU BSU IUPUI EIU WSU Purdue Western Illinois University Central IU Kokomo Earlham| Indiana State University | Pittsburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,304 | 5,722 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,712 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,454 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,483 | $9,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,321 | $19,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,442 | $4,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 75% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,601 | 2,856 | ||
| Admitted | 12,445 | 2,518 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $206 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Pitt State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (8,304 students vs. 5,722 students)
Indiana State vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Pitt State?
- Indiana State University is 61.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($9,712.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Indiana State than Pittsburg State University ($21,454.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Pitt State ($13,321 vs. $19,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 22.2% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,398 vs. $11,483)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Pittsburg State University (88% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 150.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($11,442 vs. $4,569)
Indiana State vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Pitt State (88.2%)
Indiana State vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Indiana State University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,400)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $3,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,720)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/