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Overview |
Pitt State | Parker University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Parker University | ||
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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 | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $65 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Parker University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 2,063 students)
Pitt State vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Parker University?
- Parker University is 153.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($15,264.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Pitt State than Parker University ($17,696.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Parker University ($16,725 vs. $24,116)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 40% lower than costs at Parker University ($9,426 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Parker University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Parker University students is 138.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($7,322 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or Pitt State .
Pitt State vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Parker 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 Parker University and Pitt State.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $43,600)
- Parker University students graduate with a $13,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($6,365 vs. $20,000)
- Parker University graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($65 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parker University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/