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RU UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University AUM JMU Old Dominion ETSU Concord University Notre Dame College Liberty University| Point University | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Point U | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.57 | ||
| 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 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Point U | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $215 |
Diversity |
Point U | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Point U | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Point U | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (2,015 students vs. 1,704 students)
Point U vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or UVa-Wise?
- Point University is 250.2% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at UVa-Wise than Point University ($25,419.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Point U ($9,923 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 32.4% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($9,000 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 4.6% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($14,960 vs. $14,299)
Point U vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Point U .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 32 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming UVa-Wise students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Point U (3.41)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is the same as at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $7,100 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $35,000)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,860 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,687)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($215 vs. $286)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/