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Overview |
Pitt State | SCU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | swcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $19,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $11,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Pitt State | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Pitt State | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $27,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Pitt State | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | SCU | ||
| 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 425 students)
Pitt State vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or SCU?
- Southwestern Christian University is 183.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($17,040.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Pitt State than Southwestern Christian University ($17,696.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than SCU ($16,725 vs. $19,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 0.3% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($9,400 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Southwestern Christian University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Christian University students is 259.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($11,041 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SCU (3.22)
Pitt State vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or SCU? 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 SCU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Southwestern Christian University (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $16,200 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $27,400)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/