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ESU UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay WSU UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin Central UW-Stout| Pittsburg State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | UWO | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Pitt State | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $245 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Pitt State than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($17,696.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Pitt State ($12,827 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 6% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,894 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students is 45% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($4,450 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or UWO? 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 UWO and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Pittsburg State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $500 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $3,748 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,748)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/