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Overview |
Pitt State | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Pitt State | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $148 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Pitt State | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | NWOSU | ||
| 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 NWOSU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,852 students)
Pitt State vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or NWOSU?
- Pittsburg State University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Pitt State than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($17,696.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Pitt State ($10,448 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 80.6% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($5,220 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 191.1% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,937 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
Pitt State vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or NWOSU? 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 NWOSU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($14,315 vs. $20,000)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($148 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/