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Overview |
Kean | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1035/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 3,299 students)
Kean vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 225.5% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Point Park University than Kean University ($36,240.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Point Park University ($11,593 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 32.9% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,480 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 90.8% larger than aid received Kean University ($24,776 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Point Park University (995) is 67 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Point Park University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Point Park University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Point Park University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Kean University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,800)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/