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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler ESU UH UNT Texas Tech MSU WSU UTSA| Pittsburg State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | SFASU | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Pitt State | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at SFASU than Pittsburg State University ($18,858.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Pitt State ($13,858 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,426 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 237.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,363 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/