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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 |
Elizabethtown College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,021 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Elizabethtown College is 353.9% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.2% higher at Elizabethtown College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($35,020.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Elizabethtown College ($20,776 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 4% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($12,156 vs. $12,642)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 183% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($21,405 vs. $7,563)
Elizabethtown College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 174 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Elizabethtown College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (79% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/