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Overview |
Pitt State | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $227 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Pitt State | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 304.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Columbia College than Pittsburg State University ($24,326.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Columbia College ($16,725 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 8.7% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,670 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 347.1% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($13,725 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
Pitt State vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Columbia College (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,800)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,034)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/