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Overview |
Point Park University | BC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Point Park University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Point Park University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Point Park University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Park University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,421 students)
Point Park University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at BC than Point Park University ($38,800.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Point Park University ($19,332 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 13% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,240 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 32.5% larger than aid received Point Park University ($34,142 vs. $25,771)
Point Park University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 39 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Point Park University (82%)
Point Park University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or BC? 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 BC and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Point Park University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,800)
- Bridgewater College and Point Park University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Point Park University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/