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Overview |
Pitt State | ETSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Pitt State than East Tennessee State University ($17,696.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Pitt State ($14,350 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 2% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($9,426 vs. $9,613)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 184.7% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($8,739 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Pitt State vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than East Tennessee State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,000)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than ETSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ETSU graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/