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Overview |
Pitt State | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $174 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
Pitt State | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Washburn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 5,460 students)
Pitt State vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Washburn University?
- Washburn University is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Washburn University than Pittsburg State University ($20,328.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Pitt State ($12,473 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,426 vs. $10,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Washburn University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is 154.7% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($7,818 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
Pitt State vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Washburn University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($16,900 vs. $20,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($174 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/