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Overview |
Kean | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Kean | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kean | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Kean | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Kean | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,043 students)
Kean vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 27% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Kean University ($25,534.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($10,747 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 29.2% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,480 vs. $14,834)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kean University as University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 17.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($13,123 vs. $11,150)
Kean vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Kean .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 94 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kean (3.2)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Kean.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Kean University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $11,600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- Kean graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/