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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University ESU UNCG ECSU Wake Forest WSU Central ECU VSU Catawba College| Pittsburg State University | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | WSSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Pitt State | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt State | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $265 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt State | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 5,004 students)
Pitt State vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or WSSU?
- Pittsburg State University is 76.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Pitt State than Winston Salem State University ($17,696.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Pitt State ($14,097 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 19% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,426 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 172% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,350 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Pitt State vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Winston Salem State University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $35,700)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,663 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,663)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($206 vs. $265)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/