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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Pitt Robert Morris University| Point Park University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point Park University | CNU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Point Park University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Point Park University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Point Park University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,288 students)
Point Park University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or CNU?
- Point Park University is 272.1% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Point Park University than Christopher Newport University ($34,880.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Point Park University ($23,287 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 2.1% lower than costs at Point Park University ($11,990 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 221.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($25,771 vs. $8,022)
Point Park University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 160 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Point Park University (82%)
Point Park University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or CNU? 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 CNU and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Point Park University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,800)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/