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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1030/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,288 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Point Park University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Point Park University ($39,330.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than Concordia University-Irvine ($24,702 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 4.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($12,240 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Point Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($25,771 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 34 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Point Park University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $7,500 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,800)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $4,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/