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Overview |
Point Park University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #682 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointpark.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point Park University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,880 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,880 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,771 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Point Park University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,033 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,950 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1245 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point Park University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Point Park University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Point Park University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Point Park University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 3,059 students)
Point Park University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point Park University or University of Charleston?
- Point Park University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Point Park University than University of Charleston ($34,880.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Point Park University ($21,308 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 20% lower than costs at Point Park University ($10,200 vs. $12,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 14.9% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,771 vs. $22,422)
Point Park University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point Park University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Point Park University .
- The average SAT score at Point Park University (995) is 1 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Point Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Point Park University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point Park University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Point Park University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Point Park University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $4,400 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,800)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/