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Overview |
Pitt State | UWSP | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,722 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,398 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,357 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,569 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 86% |
Admission |
Pitt State | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,856 | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | 2,518 | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt State | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $251 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (8,109 students vs. 5,722 students)
Pitt State vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Pitt State than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($17,696.00 vs. $16,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Pitt State ($14,347 vs. $19,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 10.6% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,500 vs. $9,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Pittsburg State University (86% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pittsburg State University students is 7.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($4,569 vs. $4,255)
Pitt State vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Pitt State (88.2%)
Pitt State vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Pittsburg State University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,700)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $4,360 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,360)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($206 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/