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Franciscan Nova FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas OSU Colorado State Lake Forest College| Point University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | AMU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Point U | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 U | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $231 |
Diversity |
Point U | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Point U | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Point U | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,827 students vs. 1,335 students)
Point U vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($26,928.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at AMU than Point University ($26,928.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point University than AMU ($22,622 vs. $23,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 55.2% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($9,100 vs. $14,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Point University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 57.5% larger than aid received Point University ($19,967 vs. $12,678)
Point U vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 188 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming AMU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Point U has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than AMU (44.8%)
Point U vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or AMU? 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 AMU and Point U.
- The graduation rate at AMU is higher than Point University (41% vs. 39%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $5,259 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,687)
- AMU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($231 vs. $286)
- More AMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/