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Overview |
Pitt State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 913/1150 | |||
| 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 | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $212 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or A&M Commerce?
- Pittsburg State University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Pitt State than Texas A & M University Commerce ($17,696.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Commerce than Pitt State ($13,025 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Commerce ($9,426 vs. $9,728)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Texas A & M University Commerce (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Commerce students is 225.2% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,983 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Texas A & M University Commerce (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,200)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $514 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,514)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($206 vs. $212)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/