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Overview |
Pitt State | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Pitt State | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| 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 Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,084 students)
Pitt State vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Pittsburg State University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Pitt State than Harris Stowe State University ($17,696.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than Pitt State ($10,239 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Harris Stowe State University ($9,426 vs. $9,691)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Harris Stowe State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 242.2% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,507 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Pitt State vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris-Stowe State University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Harris Stowe State University (49% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $30,100)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,025)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/