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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $249 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 7,455 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 177% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Liberty University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($21,374.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Liberty University ($20,776 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 1.6% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,156 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 64.9% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($12,471 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 119 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (96.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Liberty University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,300 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $1,928 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,094)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($249 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/