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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,577 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 99.4% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.9% higher at Penn State Altoona than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($25,854.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($20,621 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 6.8% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($12,156 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 26.6% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,574 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 42 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Penn State Altoona (95.8%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona graduates. ($26,094 vs. $26,818)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona 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/