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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | NSU | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $252 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 3,344 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or NSU?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 1.3% more expensive to attend than NSU 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 Northern State University ($11,864.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($17,264 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 32.9% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,150 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Northern State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 32.3% larger than aid received Northern State University ($7,563 vs. $5,715)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 73 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming NSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than NSU (78.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or NSU? 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 NSU and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Northern State University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $1,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,399 vs. $26,094)
- NSU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($252 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/