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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1030/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UT | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
UT | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UT | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UT | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,288 students)
UT vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Point Park University than The University of Tampa ($34,880.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than UT ($24,702 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 0.7% lower than costs at Point Park University ($12,160 vs. $12,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as Point Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 83.6% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($25,771 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 97 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming UT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman UT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or Point Park 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 Point Park University and UT.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Point Park University (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $11,000 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,800)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,557 vs. $27,000)
- UT graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/