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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Pitt | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,416 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,220 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,116 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,856 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,716 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 82% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,170 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 7,748 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 7,416 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 161.2% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.2% higher at Pitt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($38,520.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Pitt ($21,856 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($13,116 vs. $13,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 57.1% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,551 vs. $6,716)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 321 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (79% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $15,600 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $815 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,094 vs. $26,909)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($269 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/