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Overview |
Pitt State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $227 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Pitt State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 4,474 students)
Pitt State vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Pitt State than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($17,696.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($16,725 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 63.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($9,426 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 247.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,667 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
Pitt State vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Pittsburg State University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Plattsburgh earn on average $400 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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/