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Overview |
Pitt State | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt State | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 857 students)
Pitt State vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or College of Saint Mary?
- College of Saint Mary is 273.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($22,450.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at College of Saint Mary than Pittsburg State University ($22,450.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Pitt State ($14,984 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 14.4% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,240 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than College of Saint Mary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Mary students is 479.8% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($17,799 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
Pitt State vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than College of Saint Mary (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,300)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/