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Overview |
Alvernia University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Alvernia University is 406.7% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.6% higher at Alvernia University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($39,100.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Alvernia University ($20,776 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 15.4% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,156 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 240.6% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($25,757 vs. $7,563)
Alvernia University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University 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 Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 47 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University 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 Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Alvernia University (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/