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Overview |
Pitt State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,722 | 7,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,398 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,357 | $18,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,569 | $7,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 86% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,856 | 12,221 | ||
| Admitted | 2,518 | 6,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $317 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 5,722 students)
Pitt State vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Southern University and A & M College?
- Pittsburg State University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.4% higher at Pitt State than Southern University and A & M College ($17,696.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than Pitt State ($18,937 vs. $19,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 0.3% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($9,366 vs. $9,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Pittsburg State University (86% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 55.7% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($7,112 vs. $4,569)
Pitt State vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Pitt State vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Southern University and A & M College (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,000)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $30,750)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($206 vs. $317)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/