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Overview |
Xavier | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Xavier | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,288 students)
Xavier vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Point Park University?
- Xavier University is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Xavier than Point Park University ($44,770.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than Xavier ($24,702 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 12.9% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,240 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Point Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Point Park University ($27,897 vs. $25,771)
Xavier vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier 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 Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 116 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Point Park University (82%)
Xavier vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Point Park University (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $40,800)
- Point Park University and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Point Park University and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/