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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Pitt VCU Mason Robert Morris University Randolph-Macon Pace University-New York BC| Point Park University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point Park University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Point Park University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Point Park University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,288 students)
Point Park University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or Longwood University?
- Point Park University is 298.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Point Park University than Longwood University ($34,880.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Point Park University ($21,772 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 17% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,240 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 149.4% larger than aid received Longwood University ($25,771 vs. $10,332)
Point Park University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Point Park University (995) is 10 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Point Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Point Park University (82%)
Point Park University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Point Park University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,800)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University 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/