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Overview |
Point Park University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Point Park University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Point Park University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,288 students)
Point Park University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or Penn State?
- Point Park University is 89.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Penn State than Point Park University ($35,946.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than Penn State ($24,702 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 4.1% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,240 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 156% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($25,771 vs. $10,066)
Point Park University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 207 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Point Park University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Point Park University (87% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $14,500 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,800)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/