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Overview |
Pitt State | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $214 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Pitt State | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Central Washington University | ||
| 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
- Central Washington University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Central Washington University than Pittsburg State University ($23,881.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Pitt State ($15,864 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 44.8% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($9,426 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 202.7% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,294 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Central Washington 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 Central Washington University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Pittsburg State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $737 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Washington University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,737)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Central Washington University graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/