- Both Washburn University and Pittsburg State University (Pitt State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- Washburn University has more expensive tuition of $20,582 than Pitt State ($19,692).
- Pitt State is larger with 5,858 students than Washburn University (5,460 students).
| Washburn University View More Rivals | Pittsburg State University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Kansas | Rankings | #3 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Topeka, KS | Location | Pittsburg, KS |
| Known as | Pitt State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,578 Kansas residents $20,582 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,008 Kansas residents $19,692 out-of-state |
| $10,388 Kansas residents $20,068 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,190 Kansas residents $20,022 out-of-state |
| $7,040 | Financial Aid | $2,919 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.21% | |
| Yield | 45.89% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 5,460 | Total Students | 5,858 |
| 4,733 | Undergraduate | 4,489 |
| 727 | Graduate | 1,369 |
| 740 | Online Enrollment | 1,072 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $43,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,300) $5,170 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,256 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 269 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 277 Full-time 143 Part-time |
| 736 Full-time 217 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 729 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $69,274 for Faculties $48,495 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,533 for Faculties $51,057 Part-time |