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Overview |
Pitt State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,722 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,398 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,357 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,569 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 89% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,856 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 2,518 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 5,722 students)
Pitt State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,812.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Pitt State than Missouri State University Springfield ($17,696.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Pitt State ($17,104 vs. $19,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 8.9% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,398 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Pittsburg State University (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 79.3% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,193 vs. $4,569)
Pitt State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Pitt State (88.2%)
Pitt State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Pittsburg State University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,100)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/