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Overview |
Point U | GS | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Point U | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Point U | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $237 |
Diversity |
Point U | GS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Point U | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or GS?
- Point University is 383.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Point U than Georgia Southern University ($21,150.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Point U ($15,352 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 14.6% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,000 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($14,960 vs. $8,806)
Point U vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 179 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming GS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or GS? 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 GS and Point U.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Point University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,000)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,687)
- GS graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($237 vs. $286)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/