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Overview |
Pitt State | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Pitt State | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $162 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt State | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | SWOSU | ||
| 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 4,777 students)
Pitt State vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Pitt State than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($17,696.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Pitt State ($13,699 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 36% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($6,930 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 178.1% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,539 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
Pitt State vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $4,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($15,687 vs. $20,000)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($162 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/