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Overview |
Pitt State | WSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Pitt State | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | |||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Pitt State | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or WSU?
- Wichita State University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Pitt State than Wichita State University ($17,696.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Pitt State ($13,553 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 33.8% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,426 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 131.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($7,110 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or WSU? 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 WSU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Wichita State University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $200 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/