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Overview |
Career Point College | TSU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,549 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | careerpointcollege.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Career Point College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,650 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,650 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,000 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,075 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
Career Point College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Career Point College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Career Point College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,333 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $303 |
Diversity |
Career Point College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 57% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Career Point College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 22% | ||
Campus |
Career Point College | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Career Point College based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 1,549 students)
Career Point College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Career Point College or TSU?
- Career Point College is 150.8% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($18,650.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at TSU than Career Point College ($19,677.00 vs. $18,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Career Point College ($11,826 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Career Point College are 20.8% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,000 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Career Point College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 98.9% larger than aid received Career Point College ($12,085 vs. $6,075)
Which college is harder to get into, Career Point College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Career Point College .
Career Point College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Career Point College or TSU? 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 TSU and Career Point College.
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Career Point College graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $22,200)
- Career Point College students graduate with a $14,025 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($15,333 vs. $29,358)
- Career Point College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($158 vs. $303)
- More TSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Career Point College students, three years after graduation. (22% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/