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Overview |
Point Park University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Point Park University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Point Park University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Point Park University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,288 students)
Point Park University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or Penn College?
- Point Park University is 125.8% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Point Park University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($34,880.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Point Park University ($23,030 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 0.9% lower than costs at Point Park University ($12,130 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 255.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,771 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Point Park University .
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Point Park University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or Penn 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 Penn College and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $3,600 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,800)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn 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/