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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Point Park University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point Park University | JMU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Point Park University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Point Park University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Point Park University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 3,288 students)
Point Park University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or JMU?
- Point Park University is 353.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Point Park University than James Madison University ($34,880.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Point Park University ($18,274 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 1.7% lower than costs at Point Park University ($12,040 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 155.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($25,771 vs. $10,081)
Point Park University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 139 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than JMU (78.3%)
Point Park University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or JMU? 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 JMU and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Point Park University (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $40,800)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/