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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 1,151 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 543% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 318.2% higher at W&J than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($49,612.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than W&J ($20,776 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 11.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,156 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 415.2% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($38,963 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than W&J (88.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or W&J? 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 W&J and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/