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Overview |
Pitt State | Lane College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 1,010 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | lanecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Lane College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $9,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $9,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $7,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $10,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Lane College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Lane College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Lane College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $36,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $377 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Lane College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | Lane College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Lane College | ||
| 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 Lane College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,010 students)
Pitt State vs. Lane College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Lane College?
- Lane College is 54.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($9,270.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at Pitt State than Lane College ($17,696.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lane College than Pitt State ($13,370 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lane College are 23.9% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($7,610 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Lane College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lane College students is 230.7% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,154 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Lane College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lane College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lane College (2.57)
Pitt State vs. Lane College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Lane 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 Lane College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Lane College (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $18,600 more per year than Lane College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $25,000)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $16,464 lower median federal student loan debt than Lane College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $36,464)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Lane College graduates. ($206 vs. $377)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lane College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/