College comparison

Caltech vs Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Caltech Pasadena, CA	Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
Acceptance rateCalifornia Institute of Technology is more selective	3%	91%
SAT (25–75)	—	1120–1310
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	987	6,180
Avg net price	$16,075	$21,331
Median earnings (10 yr)Caltech reports higher median earnings	$128,566	$53,775
Graduation rate	94%	54%
Median debt	—	$26,000
Economic mobility	3.2%	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is California Institute of Technology or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania harder to get into?

California Institute of Technology is more selective: California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is approximately 3% and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's is approximately 91% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Institute of Technology vs Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Institute of Technology and 1120–1310 at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.