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Overview |
MCC | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 132 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,014 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCC | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCC | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
MCC | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCC | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MCC | 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Pitt State?
- Manhattan Christian College is 183% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($17,014.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Pitt State than Manhattan Christian College ($17,696.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than MCC ($16,725 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 5% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,976 vs. $9,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College as Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan Christian College students is 213.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,622 vs. $3,070)
MCC vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or MCC .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MCC (3.24)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than MCC (48%)
MCC vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Manhattan Christian College (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $36,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/