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Overview |
Pitt State | MACU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Pitt State | MACU | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $283 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt State | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | MACU | ||
| 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 MACU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 2,442 students)
Pitt State vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 192.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Pitt State than Mid America Christian University ($17,696.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Pitt State ($16,105 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 9.2% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,632 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Mid America Christian University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 322.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($12,967 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Pitt State .
Pitt State vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or MACU? 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 MACU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Mid America Christian University (49% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,438 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,438)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($206 vs. $283)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/