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Overview |
Pitt State | Parkside | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,722 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,398 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,357 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,569 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 65% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,856 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 2,518 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $237 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (5,722 students vs. 4,008 students)
Pitt State vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,582.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Pitt State than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,696.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Pitt State ($8,778 vs. $19,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 13.4% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,286 vs. $9,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (75% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 42.8% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($6,523 vs. $4,569)
Pitt State vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Parkside (72.6%)
Pitt State vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,000)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,965)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside 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/