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Overview |
Pitt State | USD | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Pitt State | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | USD | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 29.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Pitt State than University of South Dakota ($17,696.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than USD ($16,725 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 14.6% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,224 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Dakota students is 105.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($6,308 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or USD? 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 USD and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than University of South Dakota (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $4,600 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/