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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 5,207 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 407.2% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.9% higher at Wilkes than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($39,134.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Wilkes ($20,776 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 30.4% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,156 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 289.3% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($29,441 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 102 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Wilkes (94.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $42,400)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $94 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,094)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Wilkes 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/