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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 4,260 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 337.9% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.8% higher at SU than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($33,790.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than SU ($20,776 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 8.2% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($11,230 vs. $12,156)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 210.3% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($23,467 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 54 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than SU (80.4%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or SU? 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 SU and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Shenandoah University (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,400)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,094)
- SU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU 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/