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Overview |
Penn State | Point Park University | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 |
Penn State | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,288 students)
Penn State vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 89.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Penn State than Point Park University ($35,946.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than Penn State ($24,702 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 4.1% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,240 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 156% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($25,771 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State 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 Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 207 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Point Park University (87% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $14,500 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,800)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/