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Overview |
Pitt State | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Pitt State | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Pitt State | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $205 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | UC Merced | ||
| 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
- University of California Merced is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 92.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at UC Merced than Pittsburg State University ($41,636.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Pitt State ($13,549 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 105.2% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($9,426 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of California Merced (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 742.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($25,868 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Pittsburg State University (58% vs. 49%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $101 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($19,899 vs. $20,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/