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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Berry College| Point University | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | Shorter | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Point U | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 960/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Point U | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $293 |
Diversity |
Point U | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Shorter | ||
| 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 Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,015 students vs. 1,515 students)
Point U vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Shorter?
- Shorter University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Shorter than Point University ($22,380.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Point U ($13,490 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 4.4% lower than costs at Shorter University ($9,000 vs. $9,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point University as Shorter University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 34.1% larger than aid received Point University ($20,057 vs. $14,960)
Point U vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Shorter University (969) is 59 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Shorter students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Shorter? 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 Shorter and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Point University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $35,000)
- Point University students graduate with a $731 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,687 vs. $28,418)
- Point U graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($286 vs. $293)
- More Shorter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/