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Overview |
Point Park University | HBU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Point Park University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Point Park University | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Point Park University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,288 students)
Point Park University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or HBU?
- Point Park University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Point Park University than Houston Baptist University ($34,880.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Point Park University ($19,515 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 34.1% lower than costs at Point Park University ($9,130 vs. $12,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Point Park University ($26,908 vs. $25,771)
Point Park University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 65 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Point Park University (82%)
Point Park University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or HBU? 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 HBU and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Houston Baptist University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $40,800)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/