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Overview |
Point Park University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Point Park University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Point Park University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Point Park University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| 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
- Point Park University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,586 students)
Point Park University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or Carson-Newman College?
- Point Park University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Point Park University than Carson Newman College ($34,880.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Point Park University ($20,111 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 21.2% lower than costs at Point Park University ($10,097 vs. $12,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($25,771 vs. $24,697)
Point Park University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 44 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Point Park University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Carson Newman College (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $900 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,800)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College 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/