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Overview |
Pitt State | MSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $230 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 5,784 students)
Pitt State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or MSU?
- Pittsburg State University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at Pitt State than Midwestern State University ($17,696.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Pitt State ($11,361 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 6.6% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,426 vs. $10,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 246.7% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,643 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or MSU? 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 MSU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Midwestern State University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $700 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,299 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,299)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/