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Overview |
MSU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $269 |
Diversity |
MSU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 14% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 7.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Minot State University ($11,864.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($12,360 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 69.3% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($7,180 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Minot State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 36.5% larger than aid received Minot State University ($7,563 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU 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 MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 48 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than MSU (93.2%)
MSU vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU 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 MSU.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Minot State University (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,400)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $7,369 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($18,725 vs. $26,094)
- MSU graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($193 vs. $269)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/