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NSU ESU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University WSU Hampton University Central ECSU| Pittsburg State University | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | VSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Pitt State | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt State | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $305 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Pitt State | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 4,648 students)
Pitt State vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or VSU?
- Pittsburg State University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Pitt State than Virginia State University ($17,696.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Pitt State ($15,773 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 22.5% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,426 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 274.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($11,498 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or VSU? 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 VSU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Virginia State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $36,700)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,500)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($206 vs. $305)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/