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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Dakota State | ||
| 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 Dakota State based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 3,241 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Dakota State?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Dakota State University ($11,864.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($17,977 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 51.6% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,018 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 38.3% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($7,563 vs. $5,467)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 96 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Dakota State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Dakota State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Dakota State University (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $200 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $2,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,094)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($242 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/