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Overview |
Pitt State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 944 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $27,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $27,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $20,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $22,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 880 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 944 students)
Pitt State vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Fontbonne University?
- Fontbonne University is 365.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($27,996.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Fontbonne University than Pittsburg State University ($27,996.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Fontbonne University ($16,725 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 15.2% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($9,426 vs. $10,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Fontbonne University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 625.9% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($22,284 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Fontbonne University? 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 Fontbonne University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Fontbonne University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/