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Overview |
IUPUI | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,497 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,241 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,509 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,592 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,473 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,715 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 12,791 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 3,299 students)
IUPUI vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 292.2% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Point Park University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($36,240.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Point Park University ($11,592 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 4.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($12,480 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 116% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($24,776 vs. $11,473)
IUPUI vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI 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 IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (1014) is 19 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming IUPUI students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI 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 IUPUI (81.4%)
IUPUI vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $7,800 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,800)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/