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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Beaver based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 522 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 79.2% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at Penn State Beaver than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($23,086.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,113 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 0.8% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($12,156 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Beaver students is 22.6% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,274 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Beaver (999) is 48 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Penn State Beaver students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Penn State Beaver (93.2%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Penn State Beaver (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver 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 Beaver graduates. ($26,094 vs. $26,818)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver 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/