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Overview |
Eastern | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 |
Eastern | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,288 students)
Eastern vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 265.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Point Park University than Eastern Kentucky University ($34,880.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Point Park University ($10,806 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 18.1% lower than costs at Point Park University ($10,360 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 143.5% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,771 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 33 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/