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Overview |
Point U | Life University | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Marietta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 2,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | life.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Life University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $12,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $12,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $28,226 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $11,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Point U | Life University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 448 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 17/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 830/1117 | ||
| 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 | Life University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Life University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $8,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $86 |
Diversity |
Point U | Life University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Point U | Life University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Life University | ||
| 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
- Life University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. Life University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Life University?
- Point University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Point U than Life University ($21,150.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point University than Life University ($19,890 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 100% lower than costs at Life University ($9,000 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Life University ($14,960 vs. $11,923)
Point U vs. Life University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Life University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life University or Point U .
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Life University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Life University? 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 Life University and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Point University (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $35,000)
- Life University students graduate with a $19,353 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,687)
- Life University graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($86 vs. $286)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/