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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $277 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 888 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 89.5% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($24,318.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,142 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 6.8% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($12,156 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 30.7% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,886 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 68 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $12,900 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $724 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,094 vs. $26,818)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/