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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 4,358 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at Longwood University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($21,690.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Longwood University ($20,776 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 17.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,156 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,332 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 34 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $800 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,400)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,094)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/