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Overview |
WestConn | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 14% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 19.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at WestConn than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($19,358.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($15,862 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 19.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,156 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,057 vs. $7,563)
WestConn vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Western Connecticut State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,094)
- WestConn graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/