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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | JMU | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,416 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,220 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,116 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,856 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,716 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,170 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 7,748 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $216 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 7,416 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or JMU?
- James Madison University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($7,914.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at JMU than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($25,128.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than JMU ($21,856 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 4.2% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($12,584 vs. $13,116)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than James Madison University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is 50.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($6,716 vs. $4,456)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 183 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming JMU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than JMU (76.2%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or JMU? 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 JMU and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (81% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $42,400)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,094)
- JMU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($216 vs. $269)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/