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Overview |
Pitt State | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $30,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $30,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $26,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $22,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 2,051 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,544 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $273 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt State | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Westminster College | ||
| 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 610 students)
Pitt State vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 403.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($30,248.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Westminster College than Pittsburg State University ($30,248.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Westminster College ($16,725 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,426 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Westminster College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 617.9% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($22,039 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Pitt State vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Pittsburg State University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $6,437 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,437)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($206 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/