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Overview |
Pitt State | Wade College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 157 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | wadecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Wade College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $17,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $17,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $17,859 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $6,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Wade College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Wade College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Wade College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Wade College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Pitt State | Wade College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Wade College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Wade College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 157 students)
Pitt State vs. Wade College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Wade College?
- Wade College is 184.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($17,120.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Pitt State than Wade College ($17,696.00 vs. $17,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Wade College ($16,725 vs. $17,859)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wade College are 10.2% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,552 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Wade College (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wade College students is 101.8% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($6,195 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Wade College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wade College or Pitt State .
Pitt State vs. Wade College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Wade College? 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 Wade College and Pitt State.
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Wade College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $28,800)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wade College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wade College graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wade College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/