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Overview |
Pitt State | Mid-Continent University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Mayfield, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | midcontinent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Mid-Continent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $8,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $8,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $6,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $27,622 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 419 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 71.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Mid-Continent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 52% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Mid-Continent University | ||
| 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 Mid-Continent University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 0 students)
Pitt State vs. Mid-Continent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Mid-Continent University?
- Mid Continent University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($8,190.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at Pitt State than Mid Continent University ($17,696.00 vs. $8,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Mid-Continent University ($16,725 vs. $27,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Continent University are 36.6% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($6,900 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Mid Continent University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pittsburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received Mid Continent University ($3,070 vs. $0)
Pitt State vs. Mid-Continent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Mid-Continent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mid-Continent University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Mid-Continent University (3.13)
- Mid-Continent University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. Mid-Continent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Mid-Continent 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 Mid-Continent University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Mid Continent University (49% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/