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Overview |
Point U | Georgia State | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 36,516 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #762 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $13,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $17,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $11,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Point U | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 26,050 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 17,396 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Point U | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $245 |
Diversity |
Point U | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Point U | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Georgia State | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Georgia State?
- Point University is 195.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Georgia State than Point University ($22,389.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Point U ($17,589 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 53.5% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($9,000 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Georgia State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($14,960 vs. $11,563)
Point U vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 146 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Georgia 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 Georgia State and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Point University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $35,000)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $3,988 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,687)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($245 vs. $286)
- More Georgia State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/