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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,363 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 53.3% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.8% higher at Castleton State College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($28,800.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($16,791 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 2% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($12,156 vs. $12,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 72% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($13,007 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Castleton State College (959) is 8 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Castleton State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Castleton State College (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,800 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,094)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Castleton State College 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/