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Overview |
Nichols | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Nichols | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Nichols College is 381.5% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.1% higher at Nichols than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($37,150.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Nichols ($20,776 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 16.1% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,156 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 250.6% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($26,515 vs. $7,563)
Nichols vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols 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 Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Nichols College (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/