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Overview |
Point U | CofC | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Point U | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Point U | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $222 |
Diversity |
Point U | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Point U | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or CofC?
- Point University is 69% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at CofC than Point University ($36,398.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Point U ($20,806 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 54.2% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,100 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than College of Charleston (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 29.2% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($12,678 vs. $9,811)
Point U vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Point U .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 231 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming CofC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Point U (3.41)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or CofC? 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 CofC and Point U.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Point University (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $11,200 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $35,000)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $6,187 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,687)
- CofC graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($222 vs. $286)
- More CofC 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/