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Overview |
McPherson College | Pitt State | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McPherson College | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 35% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Pitt State?
- McPherson College is 440.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at McPherson College than Pittsburg State University ($32,494.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than McPherson College ($16,725 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 5.2% lower than costs at McPherson College ($9,426 vs. $9,918)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 613.9% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($21,916 vs. $3,070)
McPherson College vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or McPherson College .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than McPherson College (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $600 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/