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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason Pitt GCU William & Mary Robert Morris University Tennessee| Point Park University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point Park University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Point Park University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Point Park University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
Point Park University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,288 students)
Point Park University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or Liberty University?
- Point Park University is 63.2% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Point Park University than Liberty University ($34,880.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Park University than Liberty University ($24,702 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 0.9% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,240 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 106.6% larger than aid received Liberty University ($25,771 vs. $12,471)
Point Park University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 75 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Point Park University (82%)
Point Park University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Liberty University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/