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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 7,455 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or WCU?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and WCU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at WCU than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($19,290.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than WCU ($20,776 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 17% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,156 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 38.9% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($7,563 vs. $5,443)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 121 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming WCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than WCU (87.8%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or WCU? 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 WCU and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,600 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,400)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,094)
- WCU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($242 vs. $269)
- More WCU 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/