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Overview |
Pitt State | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Winfield, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,722 | 1,139 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | sckans.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $38,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $38,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,398 | $11,356 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,357 | $27,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,569 | $26,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Southwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,856 | 1,333 | ||
| Admitted | 2,518 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $266 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Pitt State | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Southwestern College | ||
| 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 Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (5,722 students vs. 1,139 students)
Pitt State vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Southwestern College?
- Southwestern College is 537.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($38,330.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.6% higher at Southwestern College than Pittsburg State University ($38,330.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Southwestern College ($19,357 vs. $27,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 20.8% lower than costs at Southwestern College ($9,398 vs. $11,356)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 478.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($26,433 vs. $4,569)
Pitt State vs. Southwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Southwestern College (65%)
Pitt State vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Southwestern 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 Southwestern College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Pittsburg State University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,750)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($206 vs. $266)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/