Washburn U vs Pitt State

Washburn University and Pittsburg State University, both esteemed public universities in the Midwest, offer distinct educational experiences. Washburn, located in the vibrant city of Topeka, Kansas, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Pittsburg State, situated in the charming town of Pittsburg, Kansas, stands out with its lower student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention and fostering a close-knit community. While Washburn excels in fields like nursing, business, and education, Pittsburg State shines in areas such as aviation, technology, and health sciences. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these universities, including their graduation rates, student demographics, and more, to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Pittsburg State University	Washburn University
Overview
Location	Pittsburg, Kansas	Topeka, Kansas
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
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	75.0%	66.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.6%	Open Admission
Application fees	$35	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	17 - 24	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score	88.0%
Total number of applicants	2,216
Total number of admissions given out	2,075
Admitted students who chose to enroll	812
Yield rate	39.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $21,454 Out of state: $32,798	In state: $23,895 Out of state: $34,899
Average net price	$14,748	$14,617
Tuition	In state: $5,836 Out of state: $17,180	In state: $8,762 Out of state: $19,766
Room & board	$8,196	Room/dormitory: $5,625 Meal plan: $4,090
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	93.0% Average amount $4,551	94.0% Average amount $6,254
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $5,991	44.0% Average amount $5,166
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $9,978	5.0% Average amount $10,179

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,560 Men 49.6% Women 50.4%	4,828 Men 37.3% Women 62.7%
Graduate students	1,457 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%	829 Men 33.4% Women 66.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	3.0%
International students	3.3%	3.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,300	1,004
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Kansas Georgia Iowa Florida Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Engineering Technologies Health Professions Psychology	Health Professions Legal Profession Liberal Arts Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	52.3%	51.4%
Dropout rate	45.5%	24.7%
Transferred out	N/A	20.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,212 Year 2: $99,069 Year 3: $105,785 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $50,713 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $59,264 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $48,996 Year 2: $52,542 Year 3: $57,844 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,332 Year 2: $54,812 Year 3: $57,071 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,896 Year 2: $44,595 Year 3: $54,443 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,833 Year 2: $50,270 Year 3: $53,824 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $43,016 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $53,722 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,602 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $53,311 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,645 Year 2: $46,790 Year 3: $50,604 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,551 Year 2: $45,128 Year 3: $50,230

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