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Overview |
Penn State Brandywine | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Media, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Brandywine | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,600 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,638 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Brandywine | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,440 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 2,347 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1285 | 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 |
Penn State Brandywine | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Brandywine | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Brandywine | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Brandywine | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Brandywine | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Point Park University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,196 students)
Penn State Brandywine vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Brandywine or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 138.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Point Park University than Penn State Brandywine ($34,880.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Point Park University ($21,600 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 13.8% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($12,240 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 167.4% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($25,771 vs. $9,638)
Penn State Brandywine vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Brandywine 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 Penn State Brandywine .
- The average SAT score at Point Park University (995) is 26 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Penn State Brandywine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Point Park University (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Point Park University (82%)
Penn State Brandywine vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Brandywine 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 Penn State Brandywine.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $14,500 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,800)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/