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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1030/1245 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
TU | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 3,288 students)
TU vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 381.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Point Park University than Towson University ($34,880.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Point Park University ($14,443 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 11.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,240 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 125.8% larger than aid received Towson University ($25,771 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 86 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Point Park University (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,800)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU 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/