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Overview |
Pitt State | CULVER | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Canton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 999 | ||
| 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 | culver.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | CULVER | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $28,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $28,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $20,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $21,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | CULVER | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 1,246 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt State | CULVER | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | CULVER | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | CULVER | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | CULVER | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | CULVER | ||
| 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 CULVER based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 999 students)
Pitt State vs. CULVER Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or CULVER?
- Culver Stockton College is 377.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at CULVER than Pittsburg State University ($28,700.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than CULVER ($16,725 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 1.7% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($9,270 vs. $9,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Culver Stockton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 606.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($21,686 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. CULVER Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or CULVER? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CULVER or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CULVER (3.37)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. CULVER Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or CULVER? 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 CULVER and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Culver Stockton College (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CULVER graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CULVER graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/