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Overview |
Kent State | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1030/1245 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,288 students)
Kent State vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 183.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Point Park University than Kent State University at Kent ($34,880.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Point Park University ($19,046 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 3.6% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,240 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 170.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($25,771 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 72 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Point Park University (82%)
Kent State vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is the same as at Point Park University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $500 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/