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Overview |
Elms College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 |
Elms College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 402% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.5% higher at Elms College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($38,735.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Elms College ($20,776 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 22% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($12,156 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 258.4% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($27,109 vs. $7,563)
Elms College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms 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 Elms College .
- The average SAT score at College of Our Lady of the Elms (976) is 25 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Elms College 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 (96.1%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms 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 Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $3,900 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,400)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,094)
- Elms College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College 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/