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Overview |
Pitt State | Park University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $201 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Pitt State | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Park University | ||
| 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
- Park University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Park University?
- Park University is 103.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($12,231.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Pitt State than Park University ($17,696.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Pitt State ($15,858 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 13.2% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,330 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Park University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Park University students is 129.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($7,043 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or Pitt State .
Pitt State vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Park University? 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 Park University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Park University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/