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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 4,241 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 100.2% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Penn College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($23,190.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Penn College ($20,776 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 0.2% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($12,130 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 4.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,563 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,000 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,094)
- Penn College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/