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Overview |
Pitt State | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt State | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,688 students)
Pitt State vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 547% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.8% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Pittsburg State University ($38,898.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($16,725 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 20.7% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($9,426 vs. $11,374)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 763.9% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($26,523 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Pitt State vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Pittsburg State University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/