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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Point University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | CSU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Point U | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Point U | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Point U | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Point U | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at CSU than Point University ($29,490.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Point U ($17,536 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 25% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,000 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 76.6% larger than aid received Point University ($26,417 vs. $14,960)
Point U vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 120 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming CSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or CSU? 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 CSU and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Charleston Southern University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,000)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,687)
- CSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/