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Overview |
Point U | ETSU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 13,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Point U | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $211 |
Diversity |
Point U | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Point U | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or ETSU?
- Point University is 166% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $7,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Point U than East Tennessee State University ($21,150.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Point U ($16,033 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 12.9% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($9,100 vs. $10,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than East Tennessee State University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 37.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($12,678 vs. $9,228)
Point U vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Point U .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 158 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Point U.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Point University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $7,187 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,687)
- ETSU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($211 vs. $286)
- More ETSU 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/