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Overview |
Pitt State | York College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | York, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | york.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | York College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $20,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $20,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $17,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $13,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | York College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 480 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 39.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1125 | |||
| 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 | York College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | York College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | York College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | York College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | York College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than York College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 626 students)
Pitt State vs. York College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or York College?
- York College is 240.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($20,450.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at York College than Pittsburg State University ($20,450.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than York College ($16,725 vs. $17,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College are 4.7% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($9,000 vs. $9,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as York College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College students is 345.1% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($13,665 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. York College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or York College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at York College (3.02)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than York College (57.3%)
Pitt State vs. York College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or York 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 York College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than York College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than York College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,300)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than York College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than York College graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/