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Overview |
IU East | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 7,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $12,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $13,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $21,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $6,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
IU East | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 8,170 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 7,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $269 |
Diversity |
IU East | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (7,416 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at IU East than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($21,356.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,484 vs. $21,856)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 28% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,244 vs. $13,116)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Indiana University East (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 13.2% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($7,602 vs. $6,716)
IU East vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 10 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming IU East students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Indiana University East (54% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $9,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,094)
- IU East graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($211 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/