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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Mason | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $204 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 7,455 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Mason?
- George Mason University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.2% higher at Mason than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($35,377.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,479 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 7.9% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,156 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 42.3% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,760 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 202 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Mason students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Mason (90%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Mason? 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 Mason and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,400)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,094)
- Mason graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($204 vs. $269)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/