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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 1,481 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($19,584.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,529 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 4.1% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,676 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 16.8% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,830 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 31 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (54% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,200 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,400)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,094)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($248 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/