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Overview |
Point Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,299 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,240 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,240 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,477 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,776 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Point Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 5,179 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1240 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Point Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 3,299 students)
Point Park University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $36,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Point Park University ($39,792.00 vs. $36,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($25,477 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 50.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,480 vs. $18,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 1.4% larger than aid received Point Park University ($25,112 vs. $24,776)
Point Park University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Point Park University .
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Point Park University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Point Park University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/