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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $269 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 14% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 9.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at SUNY-ESF than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,720.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than SUNY-ESF ($20,776 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 42.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($12,156 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 15.2% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,713 vs. $7,563)
SUNY-ESF vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 264 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $3,800 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,400)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,094)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($204 vs. $269)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/