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Overview |
Point Park University | Temple | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Point Park University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.46 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Point Park University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Point Park University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 3,288 students)
Point Park University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or Temple?
- Point Park University is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Point Park University than Temple University ($34,880.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Point Park University ($23,935 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 27.8% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,240 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 122.6% larger than aid received Temple University ($25,771 vs. $11,575)
Point Park University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Point Park University .
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Temple (79.7%)
Point Park University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or Temple? 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 Temple and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Point Park University (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,800)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/