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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,410 | 7,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #612 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,838 | $12,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,594 | $13,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,231 | $21,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,117 | $6,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,654 | 8,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,449 | 7,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $269 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (7,416 students vs. 4,410 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($12,220.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,231 vs. $21,856)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 23.8% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,594 vs. $13,116)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Minnesota State University Moorhead (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 9.8% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($6,716 vs. $6,117)
MSU Moorhead vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 98 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,400 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $3,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,276 vs. $26,094)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($230 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/