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Overview |
Louisville | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1035/1240 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 3,299 students)
Louisville vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 186.9% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Point Park University than University of Louisville ($36,240.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Point Park University ($18,808 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 6.8% lower than costs at Point Park University ($11,690 vs. $12,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 88.4% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($24,776 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 164 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Louisville (80.5%)
Louisville vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Point Park University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $4,400 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,800)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/