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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $253 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,124 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at USC Beaufort than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($21,390.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($16,113 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 39.4% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,722 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than University of South Carolina Beaufort (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 11.8% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,452 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 24 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or USC Beaufort? 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 Beaufort and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (54% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,700 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $1,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,474 vs. $26,094)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($253 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/