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Overview |
Pitt State | Union College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 694 students)
Pitt State vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Union College?
- Union College is 331.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Union College than Pittsburg State University ($25,920.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Union College ($16,725 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 21.6% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($7,750 vs. $9,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 398.1% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($15,293 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Union 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 Union College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Union College (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/