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Overview |
Pitt State | Hastings College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Hastings, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 936 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | hastings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Hastings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $22,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $25,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Hastings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 2,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,513 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| 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 | Hastings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Hastings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Hastings College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Hastings College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Hastings College | ||
| 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 Hastings College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 936 students)
Pitt State vs. Hastings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Hastings College?
- Hastings College is 442.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at Hastings College than Pittsburg State University ($32,600.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Hastings College ($16,725 vs. $22,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 18.7% lower than costs at Hastings College ($9,426 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Hastings College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 743.2% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($25,885 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Hastings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Hastings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hastings College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
Pitt State vs. Hastings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Hastings College? 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 Hastings College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Pittsburg State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hastings College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/