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Overview |
CMU | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,399 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,740 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,740 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,178 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,638 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,102 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 16,474 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 |
CMU | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CMU | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 41% | ||
Campus |
CMU | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 3,299 students)
CMU vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 163.8% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.8% higher at Point Park University than Central Michigan University ($36,240.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Point Park University ($15,826 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 2.5% lower than costs at Point Park University ($12,178 vs. $12,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 132.9% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($24,776 vs. $10,638)
CMU vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU 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 CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 54 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.47) as students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than CMU (91%)
CMU vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Point Park University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,800)
- Point Park University and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Point Park University and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/