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Overview |
Point Park University | RU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Point Park University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Point Park University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,288 students)
Point Park University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or RU?
- Point Park University is 327.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Point Park University than Radford University ($34,880.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Point Park University ($17,105 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 15.8% lower than costs at Point Park University ($10,567 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 164.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($25,771 vs. $9,733)
Point Park University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Point Park University .
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Point Park University (82%)
Point Park University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or RU? 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 RU and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Point Park University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,800)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/