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Overview |
Pitt State | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Fayette, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 1,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | centralmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $26,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $26,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $24,828 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $18,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 1,166 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,141 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitt State | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $174 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Pitt State | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | CMU - CLAS | ||
| 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 CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,080 students)
Pitt State vs. CMU - CLAS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or CMU - CLAS?
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is 338.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($26,360.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at CMU - CLAS than Pittsburg State University ($26,360.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than CMU - CLAS ($16,725 vs. $24,828)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 5.8% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,910 vs. $9,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is 487.8% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($18,044 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. CMU - CLAS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or CMU - CLAS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU - CLAS or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. CMU - CLAS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or CMU - CLAS? 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 CMU - CLAS and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,600)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($16,875 vs. $20,000)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($174 vs. $206)
- More CMU - CLAS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/