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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | CNU | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 4,559 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at CNU than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($22,613.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than CNU ($20,776 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 1.4% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,990 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,022 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 204 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than CNU (85.4%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or CNU? 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 CNU and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,400)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,094)
- CNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/