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College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern| Point University | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | DSC | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Point U | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | - | ||
| Admitted | 570 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Point U | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $153 |
Diversity |
Point U | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Point U | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Point U | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dalton State College is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or DSC?
- Point University is 725.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at Point U than Dalton State College ($21,150.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Point U ($5,532 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 11.3% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,000 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 114.7% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($14,960 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Point U .
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at DSC (3.1)
Point U vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or DSC? 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 DSC and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Dalton State College (39% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Point University earn on average $2,500 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $12,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($14,887 vs. $27,687)
- DSC graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($153 vs. $286)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/