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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $219 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 5,787 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.8% higher at RIC than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($25,014.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,014 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 10.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,156 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 0.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($7,563 vs. $7,537)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 38 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than RIC (87.5%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or RIC? 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 RIC and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Rhode Island College (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $400 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,094)
- RIC graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($219 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/