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Overview |
Ohio University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $269 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 7,455 students)
Ohio University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 73% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.9% higher at Ohio University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($23,720.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($20,207 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 1.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,156 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 24.5% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,416 vs. $7,563)
Ohio University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University 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 Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 157 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $2,100 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,400)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,094)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($211 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/