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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $244 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 1,053 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 144.4% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at SVU than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,858.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than SVU ($20,776 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 32.9% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,150 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Virginia University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,188 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 90 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming SVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (96.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or SVU? 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 SVU and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Southern Virginia University (54% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,800 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,094)
- SVU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($244 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU 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/