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Overview |
Pitt State | SC | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Sterling, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 706 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | sterling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | SC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $22,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $19,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | SC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 1,959 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 61.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt State | SC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | SC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $255 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | SC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Pitt State | SC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | SC | ||
| 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 SC based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 706 students)
Pitt State vs. SC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or SC?
- Sterling College is 374.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at SC than Pittsburg State University ($28,500.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than SC ($16,725 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 1% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($9,336 vs. $9,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Sterling College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 542.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($19,729 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. SC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or SC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SC or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SC (61.1%)
Pitt State vs. SC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or SC? 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 SC and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Sterling College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,400)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than SC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,663)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than SC graduates. ($206 vs. $255)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/