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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $319 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 623 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 298.1% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at Bethany College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($30,720.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($17,605 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 2.2% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,900 vs. $12,156)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as Bethany College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 296.7% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($30,005 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 44 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Bethany College (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,790 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($26,094 vs. $30,884)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($269 vs. $319)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/