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Michigan UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Georgia Purdue Florida UC Berkeley KSU Emory UCSD Vanderbilt| Point University | Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | Georgia Tech | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 47,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #137 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | gatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Georgia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $10,258 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $31,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $15,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $13,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 71% |
Admission |
Point U | Georgia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 52,377 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 16.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 43.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 1330/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Point U | Georgia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Georgia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $82,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $248 |
Diversity |
Point U | Georgia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Point U | Georgia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Georgia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (47,946 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. Georgia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Georgia Tech?
- Point University is 106.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Georgia Tech than Point University ($31,370.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Point U ($15,901 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 40.2% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($9,100 vs. $12,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 5.9% larger than aid received Point University ($13,423 vs. $12,678)
Point U vs. Georgia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Georgia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Tech or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 493 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 13 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Point U has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Point U vs. Georgia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Georgia Tech? 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 Georgia Tech and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than Point University (79% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $47,600 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $35,000)
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students graduate with a $3,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,687)
- Georgia Tech graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($248 vs. $286)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/