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Overview |
Pitt State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,722 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,398 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,357 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,569 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 94% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,856 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,518 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $289 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 5,722 students)
Pitt State vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Tennessee State University than Pittsburg State University ($21,036.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Pitt State ($9,231 vs. $19,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,398 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Pittsburg State University (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 241.2% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($15,589 vs. $4,569)
Pitt State vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Pitt State (88.2%)
Pitt State vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Tennessee State University? 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 Tennessee State University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Tennessee State University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,400)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($206 vs. $289)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/