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Overview |
LSUA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LSUA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $269 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LSUA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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 LSUA based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 55.9% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.7% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($11,864.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($7,274 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 26.7% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,598 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Louisiana State University Alexandria (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 7.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($7,563 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 1 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming LSUA students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (54% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,700 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $8,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($17,707 vs. $26,094)
- LSUA graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($183 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/