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Overview |
Canisius | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 |
Canisius | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $269 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Canisius | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Canisius College is 291.1% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.4% higher at Canisius than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($30,180.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($19,635 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 0% lower than costs at Canisius College ($12,156 vs. $12,158)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 180.5% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($21,215 vs. $7,563)
Canisius vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius 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 Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 127 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $42,400)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,094)
- Canisius graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($255 vs. $269)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/