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Overview |
Point U | AU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Point U | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Point U | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $277 |
Diversity |
Point U | AU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Point U | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Point U | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or AU?
- Anderson University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at AU than Point University ($32,710.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Point U ($22,222 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 35.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,100 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Point University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 101.8% larger than aid received Point University ($25,586 vs. $12,678)
Point U vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 168 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming AU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Point U has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than AU (52.8%)
Point U vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or AU? 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 AU and Point U.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Point University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $35,000)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,687)
- AU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($277 vs. $286)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/