Chico State vs Pitt State

California State University-Chico and Pittsburg State University, both public universities with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. CSU-Chico, nestled in the picturesque Sacramento Valley, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, providing a diverse and vibrant campus community. Pittsburg State University, located in the heart of southeast Kansas, offers a more intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes and a strong focus on undergraduate research. While both universities excel in various academic programs, CSU-Chico is renowned for its acclaimed business and communication programs, while Pittsburg State University shines in aviation, education, and nursing. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover further distinctions between these two institutions, including graduation rates, tuition fees, and available student support services, to determine which university best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	California State University-Chico	Pittsburg State University
Overview
Location	Chico, California	Pittsburg, Kansas
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.5%	93.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	$35
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	17 - 24
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score		88.0%
Total number of applicants	19,990	2,216
Total number of admissions given out	17,086	2,075
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,929	812
Yield rate	11.3%	39.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,984 Out of state: $35,864	In state: $21,454 Out of state: $32,798
Average net price	$13,749	$14,748
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $5,836 Out of state: $17,180
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,609 Meal plan: $3,881	$8,196
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	63.0% Average amount $8,691	93.0% Average amount $4,551
Students receiving federal student loan	29.0% Average amount $4,637	50.0% Average amount $5,991
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $11,369	6.0% Average amount $9,978

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,462 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	4,560 Men 49.6% Women 50.4%
Graduate students	1,240 Men 33.6% Women 66.4%	1,457 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	1.3%	N/A
International students	2.9%	3.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	2,323	1,300
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Oregon Washington Arizona Colorado	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Engineering Technologies	Education Business Engineering Technologies Health Professions Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	22:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	65.4%	52.3%
Dropout rate	27.4%	45.5%
Transferred out	4.8%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $94,107 Year 2: $95,797 Year 3: $96,478 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,190 Year 2: $83,091 Year 3: $93,961 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,808 Year 2: $74,241 Year 3: $91,563 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,244 Year 2: $70,176 Year 3: $79,499 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,761 Year 2: $69,617 Year 3: $79,308 Engineering, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,803 Year 2: $66,355 Year 3: $76,389 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,879 Year 2: $59,350 Year 3: $74,258 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,880 Year 2: $66,222 Year 3: $74,116 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,298 Year 2: $68,499 Year 3: $69,321 Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,812 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $68,680	Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,047 Year 2: $66,941 Year 3: $72,166 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,333 Year 2: $60,452 Year 3: $70,877 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,470 Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $59,709 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,234 Year 2: $54,586 Year 3: $57,260 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,359 Year 2: $45,852 Year 3: $51,599 Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,945 Year 2: $45,383 Year 3: $50,222 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,339 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $48,548 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,063 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $48,544 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,111 Year 2: $38,721 Year 3: $45,946 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,021 Year 2: $40,728 Year 3: $45,198

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