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Overview |
Pitt State | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Pitt State | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,133 students)
Pitt State vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Clarkson College?
- Clarkson College is 147.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($14,880.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Pitt State than Clarkson College ($17,696.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Pitt State ($14,506 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 29.4% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($7,284 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson College students is 211.2% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,554 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Pitt State vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Clarkson College? 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 Clarkson College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Pittsburg State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/