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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Point University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Point U | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Point U | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $237 |
Diversity |
Point U | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Point U | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 188.5% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.5% higher at Wake Forest than Point University ($61,012.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point University than Wake Forest ($19,890 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 85% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,000 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 262.5% larger than aid received Point University ($54,233 vs. $14,960)
Point U vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Point U .
- Point U has a higher acceptance rate (24.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Point U vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Point University (88% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $42,200 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $35,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,687)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($237 vs. $286)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/