| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State |
#44 in Federal Region III Universities #64 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,230 Pennsylvania Residents $16,434 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,890 Pennsylvania Residents $25,574 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,185 Pennsylvania Residents $16,742 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$23,719 Pennsylvania Residents $39,778 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,438 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,887 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,140 SAT- | Test Scores | - |
| 96.14% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 22.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,455 | Total Enrollment | Larger88,914 |
| Smaller6,497 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger73,476 |
| Smaller958 | Graduate Student Population | Larger15,438 |
| Smaller664 | Online Student Population | Larger15,680 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,620) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,370) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 424 | Number of faculties | 3,615 |
| Lower$93,211 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,993 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.