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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Point Park University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point Park University | VCU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,299 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,240 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,240 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,477 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,776 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Point Park University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 5,179 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Point Park University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Point Park University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 3,299 students)
Point Park University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or VCU?
- Point Park University is 182% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Point Park University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,240.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Point Park University ($22,852 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 29.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($12,480 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 99.3% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($24,776 vs. $12,433)
Point Park University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 102 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than VCU (93.1%)
Point Park University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or VCU? 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 VCU and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Point Park University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,800)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/