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Overview |
Pitt State | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | |||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $245 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Pitt State | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,267 students)
Pitt State vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or University of St. Mary ?
- University of Saint Mary is 423.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at University of St. Mary than Pittsburg State University ($31,450.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than University of St. Mary ($16,725 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 3.9% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($9,070 vs. $9,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as University of Saint Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 670% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($23,638 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
Pitt State vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or University of St. Mary ? 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 University of St. Mary and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than University of Saint Mary (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,200)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St. Mary graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,750)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of St. Mary graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary 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/