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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 5,416 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 556.1% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 326.7% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($50,624.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Widener University-Main Campus ($20,776 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 25% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,156 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 328.6% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($32,412 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 81 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is the same as at Widener University Main Campus (54% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $17,100 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus 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/