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Overview |
Arcadia | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 7,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $12,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $21,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $6,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 8,170 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 7,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Arcadia | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (7,416 students vs. 3,142 students)
Arcadia vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Arcadia University is 516.8% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.4% higher at Arcadia than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($47,590.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Arcadia ($21,856 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 23.9% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,116 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 409.7% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($34,234 vs. $6,716)
Arcadia vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia 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 Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 153 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/