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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $206 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Pitt State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Pitt State?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 431.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Pittsburg State University ($31,950.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($16,725 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 14.6% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($9,426 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 601.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($21,537 vs. $3,070)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,500)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $4,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,825)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($206 vs. $256)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University 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/