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Overview |
Pitt State | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Pitt State | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitt State | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $144 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Pitt State | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or CSUMB?
- Pittsburg State University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Pitt State than California State University Monterey Bay ($17,696.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Pitt State ($11,435 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 72.5% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($9,426 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 183.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,702 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $1,700 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,600)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($144 vs. $206)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/