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Overview |
Hiram | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiram | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hiram | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hiram | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Hiram College is 230.5% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.9% higher at Hiram than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($25,500.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($19,384 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 14.7% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,600 vs. $12,156)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 150.4% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,941 vs. $7,563)
Hiram vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram 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 Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 120 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Hiram (93.1%)
Hiram vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram 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 Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/