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Overview |
Alabama State | Point U | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | East Point, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #970 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | point.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Point U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $21,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $21,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $14,960 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Point U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,355 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 24.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 13/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Point U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Point U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $286 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Point U | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Alabama State | Point U | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Point U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,015 students)
Alabama State vs. Point U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Point U?
- Point University is 154% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Point U than Alabama State University ($21,150.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Point U ($13,176 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 48.8% lower than costs at Point University ($6,050 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 49.2% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($14,960 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Point U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Point U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point U or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Point University (910) is 66 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Point U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Point U (24.2%)
Alabama State vs. Point U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Point U? 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 Point U and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Alabama State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Point University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $29,500)
- Point University students graduate with a $4,404 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,687 vs. $32,091)
- Point U graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($286 vs. $331)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/