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Overview |
Pitt State | Memphis | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitt State | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $261 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Pitt State than University of Memphis ($17,696.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Pitt State ($13,873 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,426 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 213.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,625 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than University of Memphis (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,200)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,250)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($206 vs. $261)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/