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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 907 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $33,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $33,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $22,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 1,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 965/1165 | ||
| 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 | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $288 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
| 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
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Thiel College based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 907 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Thiel College?
- Thiel College is 335.7% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.4% higher at Thiel College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($33,620.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Thiel College ($20,776 vs. $22,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 17.1% lower than costs at Thiel College ($12,156 vs. $14,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as Thiel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 264.4% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($27,563 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 28 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Thiel College (82.3%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Thiel College? 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 Thiel College and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Thiel College (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,600 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,800)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,782 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,876)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($269 vs. $288)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thiel College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/