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Overview |
Pitt State | Langston University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $4,429 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $11,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,793 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $9,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $11,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Langston University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Langston University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,903 students)
Pitt State vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Langston University?
- Pittsburg State University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Pitt State than Langston University ($17,696.00 vs. $11,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than Pitt State ($9,681 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 14.5% lower than costs at Langston University ($9,426 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Langston University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 287.1% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($11,885 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Langston University (2.79)
Pitt State vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Langston 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 Langston University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Langston University (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $30,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Langston University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Langston University graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/