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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU WMU Cleveland State Michigan Tech UM-Flint| Wayne State University | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Point Park University | ||
| 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 3,288 students)
WSU vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 169.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Point Park University than Wayne State University ($34,880.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Point Park University ($15,347 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Point Park University ($11,321 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 143% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($25,771 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 75 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Wayne State University (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,800)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/