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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| 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 |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $206 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Pitt State?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 466.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Pittsburg State University ($34,082.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($16,725 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 4.5% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($9,426 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 641.3% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($22,757 vs. $3,070)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,600)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University 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/