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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,416 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,220 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,116 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,856 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,716 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,170 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 7,748 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $129 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 7,416 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 475.4% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.3% higher at Jefferson than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($44,400.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Jefferson ($21,856 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 31.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,116 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 392.3% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($33,063 vs. $6,716)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $80,500 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $42,400)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,094)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($129 vs. $269)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/