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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Point University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | VSU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Point U | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Point U | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $258 |
Diversity |
Point U | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Point U | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Point U | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or VSU?
- Point University is 383.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Point U than Valdosta State University ($21,150.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Point U ($12,836 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Point University ($8,922 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 51.5% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($14,960 vs. $9,875)
Point U vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 83 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming VSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or VSU? 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 VSU and Point U.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Point University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,000)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,687)
- VSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/