Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Ball State admits 86% vs. 89% at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Acceptance rate - 2
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Ball State's
SAT midpoint - 3
Ball State's yield is 0 pts higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaAccessible
- Ball StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaTest-optional
- Ball StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
and class rank are both very important; GPA and tests are both important. 30% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Ball State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Ball State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why