| Penn State vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania |
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|---|---|---|
#73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in Federal Region III Universities #64 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$20,644 Pennsylvania Residents $41,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,206 Pennsylvania Residents $16,330 Out-of-State |
| expensive$26,034 Pennsylvania Residents $45,574 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,185 Pennsylvania Residents $16,742 Out-of-State |
| More$13,716 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,006 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,330 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT- |
| Tighter60.56% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.75% |
| Lower17.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.39% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger50,737 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,467 |
| Larger42,604 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,306 |
| Larger8,133 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,161 |
| Smaller321 | Online Student Population | Larger663 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,620) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,370) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 4,838 | Number of faculty | 382 |
| Higher$119,122 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,357 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.