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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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 State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 4,572 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Penn State Harrisburg ($20,776 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 23.2% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($12,156 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 17.4% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,882 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 92 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Penn State Harrisburg (95.5%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($26,094 vs. $26,818)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/