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Overview |
JCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 7,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $12,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $13,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $21,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $6,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
JCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 8,170 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 7,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
JCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $269 |
Diversity |
JCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (7,416 students vs. 2,773 students)
JCU vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- John Carroll University is 513% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.1% higher at JCU than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($47,300.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than JCU ($21,856 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,116 vs. $14,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 381.8% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($32,359 vs. $6,716)
JCU vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 176 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming JCU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman JCU 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 (94.8%) than JCU (81.1%)
JCU vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $845 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,094 vs. $26,939)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($269 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/