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Overview |
AQ | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
AQ | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AQ | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Park University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (3,299 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Point Park University?
- Aquinas College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $36,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at AQ than Point Park University ($37,720.00 vs. $36,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Point Park University ($19,890 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 13.5% lower than costs at Point Park University ($10,994 vs. $12,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Point Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 17.2% larger than aid received Point Park University ($29,042 vs. $24,776)
AQ vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ 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 AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 95 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than AQ (71.1%)
AQ vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Point Park University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $800 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/