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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 460 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 460 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($19,757 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 New Kensington ($12,156 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State New Kensington students is 3.9% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($7,860 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Penn State New Kensington (980) is 29 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington (91.4%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Penn State New Kensington (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($26,094 vs. $26,818)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington 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/