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Overview |
Pitt State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Pitt State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Pitt State than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($17,696.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Pitt State ($13,322 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 19.5% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($7,890 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Whitewater students is 36.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($4,187 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Pitt State vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Pittsburg State University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $1,000 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $4,971 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,971)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/