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Overview |
Fisher | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $269 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fisher | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fisher vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Saint John Fisher College is 376.3% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.7% higher at Fisher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($36,748.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Fisher ($20,776 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 12.4% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($12,156 vs. $13,666)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 192.9% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($22,155 vs. $7,563)
Fisher vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher 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 Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 136 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,400)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $2,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,900 vs. $26,094)
- Fisher graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($247 vs. $269)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/