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Overview |
WCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $269 |
Diversity |
WCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 7,455 students)
WCU vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 671.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.3% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Western Carolina University ($11,864.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($13,022 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 8.8% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,173 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 67.1% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($7,563 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 81 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming WCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than WCU (84.8%)
WCU vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Western Carolina University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,300 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $4,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,010 vs. $26,094)
- WCU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($227 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/