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OSU-Oklahoma City ESU SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus WSU NSU OU Central USAO SNU KU K-State| Pittsburg State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,722 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,398 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,357 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,569 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 82% |
Admission |
Pitt State | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,856 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 2,518 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| 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 | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $210 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 5,722 students)
Pitt State vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,284.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at UCO-Central than Pittsburg State University ($18,171.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than Pitt State ($18,893 vs. $19,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 5.8% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,886 vs. $9,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Oklahoma than Pittsburg State University (82% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Oklahoma students is 38.1% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($6,309 vs. $4,569)
Pitt State vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than UCO-Central (81.8%)
Pitt State vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or UCO-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 UCO-Central and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $1,000 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $393 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,393)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($206 vs. $210)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central 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/