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ESU City Tech WSU Central York Lehman KU K-State Missouri State University-Springfield Fort Hays State University Washburn University Brooklyn College| Pittsburg State University | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | Medgar | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $93 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 3,640 students)
Pitt State vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Medgar ?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Pitt State than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($17,696.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Pitt State ($8,250 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 90.1% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($9,426 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 175.8% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,467 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Pitt State .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $10,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($9,033 vs. $20,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($93 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/