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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $259 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 7,455 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than South Dakota State University ($11,864.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,160 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 50.3% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,087 vs. $12,156)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 66.2% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($7,563 vs. $4,551)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 117 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,400)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $978 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,116 vs. $26,094)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($259 vs. $269)
- More South Dakota State 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/