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Overview |
IU East | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 39% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Park University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 379.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at Point Park University than Indiana University East ($34,880.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Point Park University ($8,837 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 30% lower than costs at Point Park University ($9,412 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 227.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($25,771 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Point Park University (995) is 34 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Point Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Indiana University East (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $7,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/