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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $229 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Shepherd University | ||
| 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 3,235 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Shepherd University?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Shepherd University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($15,774.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,827 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 10.6% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,987 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 3.2% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($7,563 vs. $7,328)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 44 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Shepherd University (95.9%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Shepherd University? 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 Shepherd University and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Shepherd University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $900 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $3,871 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,223 vs. $26,094)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($229 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/