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Overview |
Point U | Dillard University | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 1,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #959 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | dillard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Dillard University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $18,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $18,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $10,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $18,949 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $14,651 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Point U | Dillard University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 5,052 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 4,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 988/1176 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Point U | Dillard University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Dillard University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $36,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $372 |
Diversity |
Point U | Dillard University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Point U | Dillard University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Dillard University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point University is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (2,015 students vs. 1,224 students)
Point U vs. Dillard University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Dillard University?
- Point University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Point U than Dillard University ($21,150.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dillard University than Point U ($18,949 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 19.2% lower than costs at Dillard University ($9,000 vs. $10,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Dillard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Dillard University ($14,960 vs. $14,651)
Point U vs. Dillard University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Dillard University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dillard University or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Point University (910) is 22 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming Point U students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Dillard University (3.31)
- Dillard University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Dillard University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Dillard University? 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 Dillard University and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Dillard University (39% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Dillard University earn on average $400 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($35,400 vs. $35,000)
- Point University students graduate with a $8,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($27,687 vs. $36,000)
- Point U graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($286 vs. $372)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/