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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1500/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $213 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 7,455 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 628.5% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 373.8% higher at Penn than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($56,212.00 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 ($20,776 vs. $26,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 47.2% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($12,156 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 656% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($57,175 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 506 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Penn students have a 13 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Penn (6.5%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn? 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 and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $81,200 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $42,400)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $5,461 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,633 vs. $26,094)
- Penn graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($213 vs. $269)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/