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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 3,840 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at USC Aiken than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($20,856.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,872 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 45.1% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,376 vs. $12,156)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 30.8% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,891 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 25 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,800 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $94 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,094)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/