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Overview |
Pitt State | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Wiley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $310 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Pitt State | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Wiley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Wiley College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 698 students)
Pitt State vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 107.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Pitt State than Wiley College ($17,696.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than Pitt State ($11,246 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 88.5% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($5,000 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Wiley College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wiley College students is 194.9% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,054 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
Pitt State vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Wiley 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 Wiley College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Wiley College (49% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $29,100)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $10,046 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $30,046)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($206 vs. $310)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/