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Overview |
Pitt State | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | |||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Stephens 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 590 students)
Pitt State vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 308.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Stephens College than Pittsburg State University ($24,586.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Stephens College ($16,725 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 21.9% lower than costs at Stephens College ($9,426 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 405.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($15,518 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Pitt State vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Stephens 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 Stephens College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Pittsburg State University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,400)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/