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Overview |
Point Park University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,299 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,240 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,240 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,477 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,776 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Point Park University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 5,179 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1240 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Point Park University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (3,309 students vs. 3,299 students)
Point Park University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $36,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Point Park University ($50,484.00 vs. $36,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($25,477 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 12.3% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($12,480 vs. $14,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 50% larger than aid received Point Park University ($37,176 vs. $24,776)
Point Park University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 140 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (83.7%)
Point Park University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Point Park University (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,800)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/