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Overview |
Pitt State | Central | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Central | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Pitt State than University of Central Missouri ($17,696.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Pitt State ($15,117 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,426 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 112.3% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($6,517 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Central (71.3%)
Pitt State vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Central? 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 Central and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Pittsburg State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,500)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,441 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,441)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/