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Overview |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
| Location | Kutztown, PA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,416 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kutztown.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,220 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,116 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,856 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,716 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,170 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 7,748 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,094 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % 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 | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 7,416 students)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 82.9% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($14,116.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.2% higher at URI than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($33,512.00 vs. $12,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($20,964 vs. $21,856)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($13,116 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 90.6% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($12,803 vs. $6,716)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 126 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming URI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than URI (77.1%)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or URI? 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 URI and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $13,800 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $42,400)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $2,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,438 vs. $26,094)
- URI graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($242 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/