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Overview |
Howard | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Howard | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Howard | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 7,455 students)
Howard vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Howard University is 296.4% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.8% higher at Howard than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($30,584.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Howard ($20,776 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 30.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,156 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 165.3% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($20,063 vs. $7,563)
Howard vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 154 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Howard students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Howard 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 Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Howard University 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 Howard graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/