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Overview |
Allegheny College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 7,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $12,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $21,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $6,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 8,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 7,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $269 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (7,416 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Allegheny College is 603.7% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 344.4% higher at Allegheny College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($54,300.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Allegheny College ($21,856 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 5.2% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,116 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 535.5% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($42,682 vs. $6,716)
Allegheny College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (80% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,906 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,094 vs. $29,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($269 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/