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Overview |
Cleveland State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $269 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 7,455 students)
Cleveland State vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Cleveland State University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Cleveland State than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($17,359.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($15,719 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 16.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,156 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,436 vs. $7,563)
Cleveland State vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 77 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Cleveland State University (54% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,400)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,094)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/