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Overview |
Oakland | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Oakland | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 3,299 students)
Oakland vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 146.6% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Point Park University than Oakland University ($36,240.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Point Park University ($15,734 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 10.4% lower than costs at Point Park University ($11,309 vs. $12,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 157% larger than aid received Oakland University ($24,776 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 75 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Oakland University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $40,800)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/