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ESU LSU WSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Central USC Aiken KU K-State| Pittsburg State University | Louisiana State University Shreveport | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | LSUS | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $201 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Pitt State | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or LSUS?
- Pittsburg State University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.9% higher at Pitt State than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($17,696.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Pitt State ($7,587 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 8.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,426 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Louisiana State University Shreveport (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 223.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,929 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or LSUS? 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 LSUS and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS 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/