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Overview |
Pitt State | MCA | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Pitt State | MCA | ||
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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 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $341 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt State | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 116 students)
Pitt State vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 438.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at MCA than Pittsburg State University ($32,400.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 6% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,890 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pittsburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($3,070 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MCA (3.33)
Pitt State vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or MCA? 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 MCA and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Memphis College of Art (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $29,900)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($20,000 vs. $33,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($206 vs. $341)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/