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Overview |
Pitt State | RSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Pitt State | RSU | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $166 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 19% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | RSU | ||
| 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 3,155 students)
Pitt State vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or RSU?
- Pittsburg State University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Pitt State than Rogers State University ($17,696.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than Pitt State ($13,446 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 13.8% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($9,426 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Rogers State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rogers State University students is 131.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($7,107 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at RSU (3.4)
Pitt State vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or RSU? 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 RSU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Rogers State University (49% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $3,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($16,150 vs. $20,000)
- RSU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($166 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/