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Overview |
Point U | JCSU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Point U | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Point U | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $331 |
Diversity |
Point U | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Point U | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Point U | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Point University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,015 students vs. 1,093 students)
Point U vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or JCSU?
- Point University is 21% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Point U than Johnson C Smith University ($21,150.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point University than JCSU ($19,890 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 26.8% lower than costs at Point University ($7,100 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($14,960 vs. $12,911)
Point U vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Point University (910) is 114 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Point U students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- JCSU has a higher acceptance rate (25.3%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Johnson C Smith University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Point University earn on average $4,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $30,300)
- Point University students graduate with a $4,363 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,687 vs. $32,050)
- Point U graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($286 vs. $331)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/