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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,455 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,864 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,156 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,776 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,563 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 6,968 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $165 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 7,455 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Tennessee Tech than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($18,552.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($15,188 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 15.7% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,502 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 12% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($8,471 vs. $7,563)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 151 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Tennessee Technological University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $10,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,094)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($165 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech 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/