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Overview |
Pitt State | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Pitt State | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $124 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 311 students)
Pitt State vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 288.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Cottey College than Pittsburg State University ($23,350.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Cottey College ($16,725 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 9.4% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,620 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 463.8% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($17,308 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Cottey College (73%)
Pitt State vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Cottey 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 Cottey College and Pitt State.
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($12,000 vs. $20,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($124 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/