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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 7,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $12,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $13,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $21,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $6,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 8,170 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 7,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (7,416 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 701.7% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 406.2% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($61,858.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($21,856 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 32.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,116 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 606.7% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($47,463 vs. $6,716)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (75% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $17,800 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/