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Overview |
Pitt State | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Pitt State | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,527 students)
Pitt State vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 246.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Missouri Valley College than Pittsburg State University ($20,850.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Missouri Valley College ($16,725 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 9.3% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,426 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 470.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($17,514 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Pitt State vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Missouri Valley College (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $36,500)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/