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Overview |
Point U | CAU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 4,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $21,948 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $21,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $10,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $30,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $9,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Point U | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 16,153 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 9,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Point U | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $320 |
Diversity |
Point U | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Point U | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Point U | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or CAU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at CAU than Point University ($21,948.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point University than CAU ($19,890 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 22% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($9,000 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 58.6% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($14,960 vs. $9,431)
Point U vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Point University (910) is 60 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Point U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CAU (3.28)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or CAU? 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 CAU and Point U.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Point University (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,000)
- Point University students graduate with a $3,313 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,687 vs. $31,000)
- Point U graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($286 vs. $320)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/