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Overview |
Pitt State | National American University-Independence | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Independence, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 83 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | National American University-Independence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $7,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Pitt State | National American University-Independence | ||
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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 | National American University-Independence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | National American University-Independence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $347 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | National American University-Independence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | National American University-Independence | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | National American University-Independence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than National American University-Independence based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 83 students)
Pitt State vs. National American University-Independence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or National American University-Independence?
- National American University Independence is 149.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Pitt State than National American University Independence ($17,696.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Independence are 31.6% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($7,164 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than National American University Independence (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pittsburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Independence ($3,070 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or National American University-Independence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Independence or Pitt State .
Pitt State vs. National American University-Independence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or National American University-Independence? 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 National American University-Independence and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than National American University Independence (49% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than National American University-Independence graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $39,500)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $13,565 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Independence graduates. ($20,000 vs. $33,565)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Independence graduates. ($206 vs. $347)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Independence students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/