by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Point Park worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Point Park is ranked #2,372 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #101 of 168 for value.
Among the majors Point Park offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #4 of 5 |
| Culinary Arts | #11 of 16 |
| Business Administration / Management | #12 of 26 |
| Business Management & Marketing | #12 of 26 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | #12 of 26 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | #17 of 40 |
| Photography | #28 of 63 |
| Acting | #43 of 85 |
| Musical Theater | #49 of 81 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #52 of 79 |
Read the full Point Park value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Point Park University is ranked #97 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #101 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Point Park financial aid page to be sure.
Point Park University is ranked #2,372 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Point Park University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Point Park costs about $27,278. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $109,112 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $52,661 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,942 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $27,278 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $109,112 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Point Park net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Point Park costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Point Park degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $210,644 | — | — |
| All Students | $109,112 | #2,372 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $103,768 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $210,644 | — | — |
| All Students | $109,112 | #101 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $103,768 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Point Park shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,999 |
| $30K–$48K | $22,027 |
| $48K–$75K | $23,522 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,599 |
| Over $110K | $29,375 |
About 95% of Point Park undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,746 per year. Get more details on the Point Park financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Point Park cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.