Schools Will undergrad transfer hurt choices of Grad School?

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Transferring from a larger university like Penn State to a smaller institution such as Kutztown is primarily motivated by financial considerations. The key factor in determining graduate school admission prospects is not the size or reputation of the school but rather the quality of faculty, the range and quality of courses offered, and the availability of research opportunities. These elements significantly impact the educational experience and can influence graduate school applications. Therefore, prospective students should evaluate the academic offerings and faculty qualifications at Kutztown to ensure they align with their goals for graduate studies in Physics.
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I'm currently a returning undergrad studying Physics at Penn State but I'm thinking about transferring to a smaller state school (Kutztown). I still have to take 2 years of my major classes to finish. My reason for transferring is to save money. Will graduating from a smaller/less known school give me similar chances at getting into grad school as graduating from Penn State?
 
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The problem is not size or reputation. The question is the quality of the faculty and the range and quality of the courses you can take.
 
And the research opportunities that are available.
 

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