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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 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 |
Western State Colorado University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $269 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Western State Colorado University based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 3,548 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Western State Colorado University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,960.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western State Colorado University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($16,672 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western State Colorado University are 18.2% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,286 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Western State Colorado University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western State Colorado University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,189 vs. $7,563)
Western State Colorado University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University 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 Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at Western State Colorado University (964) is 13 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Western State Colorado University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Western State Colorado University 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 Western State Colorado University (91.8%)
Western State Colorado University vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University 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 Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Western State Colorado University (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,600 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,800)
- Western State Colorado University students graduate with a $4,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,094)
- Western State Colorado University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western State Colorado University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/