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Overview |
Point U | ASU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 21,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $21,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $14,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $7,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
Point U | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 24,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 21,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Point U | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $211 |
Diversity |
Point U | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Point U | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Point U | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or ASU?
- Point University is 398.6% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at ASU than Point University ($21,238.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Point U ($14,712 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 34.7% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($9,100 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Appalachian State University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 65.1% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($12,678 vs. $7,677)
Point U vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 247 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming ASU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Point U (3.41)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or ASU? 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 ASU and Point U.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Point University (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,000)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $7,187 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,687)
- ASU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($211 vs. $286)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/