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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $277 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 7,455 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 138.1% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203% higher at Penn State than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($35,946.00 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 State ($20,776 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 4.8% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,156 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 33.1% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,066 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 251 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State? 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 State and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (87% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $12,900 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $724 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,094 vs. $26,818)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/