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Overview |
JCU | Point Park University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 39% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- Point Park University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Point Park University?
- John Carroll University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at JCU than Point Park University ($45,490.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than JCU ($24,702 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 7.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,240 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Point Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 18% larger than aid received Point Park University ($30,415 vs. $25,771)
JCU vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 132 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Point Park University (82%)
JCU vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Point Park University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $40,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/