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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University Pitt UNC Charlotte NC State| North Carolina A & T State University | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,299 students)
NCAT vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 923.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Point Park University than North Carolina A & T State University ($36,240.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Point Park University ($10,258 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 41.3% lower than costs at Point Park University ($8,832 vs. $12,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 131.6% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($24,776 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Point Park University (995) is 85 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Point Park University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT 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 (97.9%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $2,700 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $38,100)
- Point Park University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Point Park University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/