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Overview |
USJ | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
USJ | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
USJ | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 14% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- University of Saint Joseph is 445% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.4% higher at USJ than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($42,050.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than USJ ($20,776 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($12,156 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 274.3% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($28,311 vs. $7,563)
USJ vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 19 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $8,800 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,400)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $906 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,094 vs. $27,000)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/