West Point vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Military Academy in West Point, New York with Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in Kutztown, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than West Point based on total student enrollment (7,467 students vs. 4,473 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Military Academy is located in West Point, New York (Large Suburban setting); Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is in Kutztown, PA (Town Fringe setting).
• United States Military Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Military Academy 6:1; Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 20:1.

West Point vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, West Point or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and West Point ($11,314.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and United States Military Academy ($16,068.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than at United States Military Academy (95% vs. 0%).

West Point vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and West Point.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Military Academy (1320) is 100 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (1220).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Military Academy 1200/1430; Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1120/1310.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Military Academy 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: West Point - Required; Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: West Point Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman West Point students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31).
• Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than West Point (12.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 77.9% at West Point vs. 18.4% at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

West Point vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for West Point and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• United States Military Academy's six-year graduation rate (80%) is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's (54%).
• Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania have median earnings of about $42,400 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for West Point.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.