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Overview |
Pitt State | TC | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Pitt State | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| 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 | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $320 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | TC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 642 students)
Pitt State vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or TC?
- Texas College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Pitt State than Texas College ($17,696.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Pitt State ($11,174 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 12.2% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,400 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 234.3% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,263 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at TC (2.9)
Pitt State vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or TC? 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 TC and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Texas College (49% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $15,800 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $27,800)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($206 vs. $320)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/