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KU ESU Johnson County Community College WSU Central ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Kansas State University | Pittsburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
K-State | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
K-State | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Pitt State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 5,858 students)
K-State vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Pitt State?
- Kansas State University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at K-State than Pittsburg State University ($25,560.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than K-State ($16,725 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 7.2% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,426 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Kansas State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 178.1% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,537 vs. $3,070)
K-State vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
K-State vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Pittsburg State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/