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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 5,162 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 24% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,864.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Ship ($20,776 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 5.4% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,538 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 0.4% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($7,593 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 28 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Ship students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Ship (87.8%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Ship? 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 Ship and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,800 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,400)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,094)
- Ship graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/