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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $269 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | - | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 14% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Purdue North Central than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($16,164.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($7,832 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 64.7% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($7,380 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 5.5% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($7,563 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 8 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (54% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $500 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $1,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,836 vs. $26,094)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($256 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/