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Overview |
Point Park University | SU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Point Park University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Point Park University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Point Park University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,288 students)
Point Park University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or SU?
- Point Park University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Point Park University than Shenandoah University ($34,880.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than SU ($24,702 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 9% lower than costs at Point Park University ($11,230 vs. $12,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,771 vs. $23,467)
Point Park University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 10 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Point Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than SU (80.4%)
Point Park University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or SU? 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 SU and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Shenandoah University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,800)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/