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Overview |
Salisbury | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $269 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Salisbury than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,032.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($19,756 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 6.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,156 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 9.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($7,563 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,941 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,094)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($208 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/