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Overview |
Pitt State | OKWU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Bartlesville, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | okwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | OKWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $28,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $28,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $27,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $14,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt State | OKWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 800 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 47.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1100 | |||
| 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 | OKWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | OKWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,881 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $215 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | OKWU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Pitt State | OKWU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | OKWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than OKWU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 848 students)
Pitt State vs. OKWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or OKWU?
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University is 375% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($28,556.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at OKWU than Pittsburg State University ($28,556.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than OKWU ($16,725 vs. $27,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Wesleyan University are 3.4% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($9,118 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Oklahoma Wesleyan University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Wesleyan University students is 388% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($14,983 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. OKWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or OKWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OKWU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at OKWU (3.38)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than OKWU (52.1%)
Pitt State vs. OKWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or OKWU? 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 OKWU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Oklahoma Wesleyan University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Wesleyan University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $881 lower median federal student loan debt than OKWU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,881)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than OKWU graduates. ($206 vs. $215)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OKWU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/