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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Arkansas State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $269 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 7,455 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 12% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Arkansas State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($12,744.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($12,011 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 20.4% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,100 vs. $12,156)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 48.4% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,225 vs. $7,563)
Arkansas State University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 137 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,094)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($201 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/