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UNF UT Flagler Florida State Pitt UCF Robert Morris University FAU USF Main Campus Pace University-New York Lynn University Gannon University| Jacksonville University | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
JU | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 39% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,288 students)
JU vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Point Park University?
- Jacksonville University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at JU than Point Park University ($43,520.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than JU ($24,702 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 30.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,240 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Point Park University ($31,988 vs. $25,771)
JU vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Jacksonville University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $40,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More JU 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/