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Overview |
Kent State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $269 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 7,455 students)
Kent State vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kent State University at Kent is 59.5% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Kent State than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($21,410.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($19,046 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 4.3% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,156 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 26.1% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,539 vs. $7,563)
Kent State vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 116 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Kent State University at Kent (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,100 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $269 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,094)
- Kent State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($267 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/