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Overview |
Pitt State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 1,671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | ranken.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $15,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $15,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $15,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $142 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| 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 Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,671 students)
Pitt State vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Ranken Technical College?
- Ranken Technical College is 161.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($15,720.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Pitt State than Ranken Technical College ($17,696.00 vs. $15,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ranken Technical College than Pitt State ($15,437 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 15.7% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,150 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Ranken Technical College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranken Technical College students is 267% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($11,268 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or Pitt State .
Pitt State vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Ranken Technical 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 Ranken Technical College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,600)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($13,750 vs. $20,000)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($142 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ranken Technical College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/