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Overview |
Point Park University | MBC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Point Park University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Point Park University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Point Park University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | MBC | ||
| 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
- Point Park University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,957 students)
Point Park University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or MBC?
- Point Park University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Point Park University than Mary Baldwin College ($34,880.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Point Park University ($18,746 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 18.6% lower than costs at Point Park University ($10,320 vs. $12,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($25,771 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 14 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Point Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Point Park University (3.47)
Point Park University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or MBC? 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 MBC and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $2,400 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and Point Park University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Point Park University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/