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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LRC | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,068 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or LRC?
- La Roche College is 306.1% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.1% higher at LRC than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($31,334.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than LRC ($20,776 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 6% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,156 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 177% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($20,948 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 12 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (96.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or LRC? 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 LRC and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than La Roche College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,400)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $94 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,094)
- LRC graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/