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Overview |
Kentucky | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 3,299 students)
Kentucky vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 205.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Point Park University than University of Kentucky ($36,240.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Point Park University ($19,838 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 22.1% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,480 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 90.2% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($24,776 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 148 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Kentucky (92.4%)
Kentucky vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Point Park University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $10,200 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,800)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/