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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 1,421 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 402.9% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227% higher at BC than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($38,800.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($19,332 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 13.8% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,156 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 351.4% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($34,142 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 83 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming BC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than BC (90.4%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or BC? 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 BC and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $700 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/