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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LHU | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,920 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or LHU?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and LHU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at LHU than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($17,290.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 17.4% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,350 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($7,563 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 3 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or LHU? 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 LHU and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Lock Haven University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $300 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,100)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/