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Overview |
Pitt State | USAO | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Pitt State | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | |||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
Pitt State | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pitt State | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 825 students)
Pitt State vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at USAO than Pittsburg State University ($17,820.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Pitt State ($8,390 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 34.7% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($7,000 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 297.4% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($12,201 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than USAO (56.3%)
Pitt State vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or USAO? 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 USAO and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $36,100)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/