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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern Morehouse| Point University | Columbus State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | Columbus State | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Columbus, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 7,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #995 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | columbusstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Columbus State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $12,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Point U | Columbus State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 3,870 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 3,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Point U | Columbus State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Columbus State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $268 |
Diversity |
Point U | Columbus State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Point U | Columbus State | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Columbus State | ||
| 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. Columbus State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Columbus State?
- Point University is 383.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Point U than Columbus State University ($21,150.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Point U ($12,902 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 34.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,000 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 63.6% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($14,960 vs. $9,147)
Point U vs. Columbus State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Columbus State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbus State or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 51 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Columbus State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Columbus State? 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 Columbus State and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Columbus State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $35,000)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,687)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/