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Overview |
Caldwell University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 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 |
Caldwell University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $269 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Caldwell University is 365.9% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203% higher at Caldwell University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($35,950.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($20,612 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 10.2% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($12,156 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 299.7% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($30,231 vs. $7,563)
Caldwell University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell 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 Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Caldwell University (969) is 18 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Caldwell University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell 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 Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,400)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $344 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,094)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($266 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/