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Overview |
Pitt State | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt State | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1027/1200 | |||
| 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 | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at St. Cloud State University than Pittsburg State University ($18,695.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Pitt State ($14,065 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 5.6% lower than costs at Saint Cloud State University ($9,426 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Cloud State University students is 96.8% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($6,042 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or St. Cloud State 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 St. Cloud State University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Saint Cloud State University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/