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Overview |
Pitt | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 3,288 students)
Pitt vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 76.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Pitt than Point Park University ($36,000.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Point Park University ($24,286 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 1% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,240 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 136% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($25,771 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt 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 Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 277 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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 Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Point Park University (79% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $17,200 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/