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Overview |
Pitt State | Cox College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $10,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $10,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $11,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $208 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Pitt State | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 852 students)
Pitt State vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Cox College?
- Cox College is 77.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($10,646.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Pitt State than Cox College ($17,696.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 18.5% lower than costs at Cox College ($9,426 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Cox College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pittsburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($3,070 vs. $0)
Pitt State vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or Pitt State .
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Cox College (33.3%)
Pitt State vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Cox 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 Cox College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Pittsburg State University (92% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $184 lower median federal student loan debt than Cox College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,184)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Cox College graduates. ($206 vs. $208)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cox College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/