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Overview |
Pitt State | MWSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $225 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Pitt State | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 4,023 students)
Pitt State vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Pitt State than Missouri Western State University ($17,696.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Pitt State ($11,917 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,426 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 243% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,531 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Pitt State vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Missouri Western State University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $36,500)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,818)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($206 vs. $225)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/