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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 3,288 students)
WMU vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 140.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at Point Park University than Western Michigan University ($34,880.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Point Park University ($20,030 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 10.3% lower than costs at Point Park University ($11,102 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 278.3% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($25,771 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 35 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming WMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Point Park University (82%)
WMU vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Point Park University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,800)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/