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ESU WSU Evangel University Central DBU KU K-State Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UMHB Missouri State University-Springfield| Pittsburg State University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | ORU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt State | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | |||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $302 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Pitt State | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | ORU | ||
| 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 ORU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 5,051 students)
Pitt State vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 419.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at ORU than Pittsburg State University ($31,250.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than ORU ($16,725 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 4.2% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($9,050 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 671.2% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($23,675 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than ORU (78.4%)
Pitt State vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or ORU? 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 ORU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Pittsburg State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,200)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $9,244 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,244)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($206 vs. $302)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU 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/