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Overview |
Pitt State | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Pitt State | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Pitt State than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($17,696.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Pitt State ($13,130 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 35.8% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($6,942 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin La Crosse students is 10.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($3,395 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
Pitt State vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Pittsburg State University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $5,900 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/