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Overview |
Pitt State | Northwest | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,722 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,398 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,357 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,569 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 96% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,856 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 2,518 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 5,722 students)
Pitt State vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,442.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Pitt State than Northwest Missouri State University ($17,696.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Pitt State ($15,497 vs. $19,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 25.4% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,398 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Pittsburg State University (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 90.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,700 vs. $4,569)
Pitt State vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Northwest (85.9%)
Pitt State vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is the same as at Northwest Missouri State University (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,200)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/