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Overview |
Pitt State | WWU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,722 | 1,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,398 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,357 | $22,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,569 | $22,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt State | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,856 | 1,133 | ||
| Admitted | 2,518 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt State | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $221 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Pitt State | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (5,722 students vs. 1,729 students)
Pitt State vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or WWU?
- William Woods University is 362.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at WWU than Pittsburg State University ($27,800.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than WWU ($19,357 vs. $22,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 32% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,398 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Pittsburg State University (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 385.1% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($22,166 vs. $4,569)
Pitt State vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at WWU (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than WWU (74.5%)
Pitt State vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or WWU? 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 WWU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Pittsburg State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $1,437 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,437)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($206 vs. $221)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/