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Overview |
BSU | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,440 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,688 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,696 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,064 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,046 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,668 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 20,525 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1250 | 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 |
BSU | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
BSU | 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
- Ball State University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (20,440 students vs. 3,299 students)
BSU vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 317.1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $8,688.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Point Park University than Ball State University ($36,240.00 vs. $26,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Point Park University ($13,017 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 3.4% lower than costs at Point Park University ($12,064 vs. $12,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Ball State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 89.9% larger than aid received Ball State University ($24,776 vs. $13,046)
BSU vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 75 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU 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 BSU (71.6%)
BSU vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Point Park University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,800)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/