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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $269 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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 Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 695.5% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Fitchburg State University ($11,864.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($15,535 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 11.2% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,156 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 6.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($7,563 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 42 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Fitchburg State 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 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Fitchburg State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,400)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,094)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($234 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/