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Overview |
WestConn | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,288 students)
WestConn vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 439.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Point Park University than Western Connecticut State University ($34,880.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Point Park University ($15,862 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 19% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,240 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 184.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($25,771 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Point Park University (82%)
WestConn vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,800)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/