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Overview |
Point U | Eastern | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Point U | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Point U | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $245 |
Diversity |
Point U | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Eastern?
- Point University is 115.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Point U than Eastern Kentucky University ($21,150.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Point U ($10,852 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 29% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,100 vs. $11,735)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point University as Eastern Kentucky University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($12,678 vs. $11,460)
Point U vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 118 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,000)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,687)
- Eastern graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($245 vs. $286)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/