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Overview |
F&M | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $269 |
Diversity |
F&M | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
F&M | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 14% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 750.9% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 453.4% higher at F&M than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($65,652.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than F&M ($20,776 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 23.7% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($12,156 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 550.2% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($49,177 vs. $7,563)
F&M vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M 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 F&M .
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (85% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,400)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,094)
- F&M graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($227 vs. $269)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/