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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LVC | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,080 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 512.2% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 298.2% higher at LVC than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($47,240.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than LVC ($20,776 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 8.8% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,156 vs. $13,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 366% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($35,245 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman LVC 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 LVC (76.7%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or LVC? 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 LVC and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/