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Pittsburgh, PA · Wilkes-Barre, PA
| Point Park University | Wilkes University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,942/yr | $27,743/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,436/yr | $25,062/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,064/yr | $23,440/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,362/yr | $26,432/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,325/yr | $27,843/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,813/yr | $31,638/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,960/yr | $16,166/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $3,150/yr | $10,280/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,300/yr | $3,193/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $52,643/yr | $56,765/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,570/yr | $43,496/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,570/yr | $43,496/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 39% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 74% | 72% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 97% | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1020–1250 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1136 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 22–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 20–31 · Math 21–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,291 | 6,414 |
| Students accepted | 5,179 | 5,866 |
| Students who enrolled | 519 | 513 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 10% | 8.8% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 59% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $45,856/yr | $63,454/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $25,514–$66,756 | $42,451–$95,134 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 61% |
| White students graduating | 61% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 41% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 37% |
| Asian students graduating | 58% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,906/yr | $54,128/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 66% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 52% | 54% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 42% | 45% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 25% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,369/yr | $64,570/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 34% · Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Health Professions 16% · Engineering 10% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 34% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $97,728/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $150,107/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,331 | 1,985 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,111 | 3,305 |
| Average professor pay | $9,211/mo | $9,848/mo |
| Full-time professors | 31% | 39% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $50,701 | $62,518 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1960 | 1933 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Men | 35% | 48% |
| Women | 65% | 52% |
| White students | 63% | 66% |
| Black students | 16% | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.4% | 12% |
| Asian students | 1.5% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 7.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,481/yr | $11,892/yr |
| Endowment | $64.3M | $67.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 998 | 1,135 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,880/yr | $9,680/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,580/yr | $6,630/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 322 | 503 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.0M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $6.2M | $5.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.3M | $5.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $21,769 | $93,918 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.