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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $305 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 4,648 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or VSU?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 39.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at VSU than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($16,542.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($15,773 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 5.3% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,544 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 52% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,498 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 94 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than VSU (89.7%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or VSU? 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 VSU and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Virginia State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $36,700)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,406 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($26,094 vs. $29,500)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($269 vs. $305)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/