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Overview |
Point U | Marshall University | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Point U | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Point U | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $239 |
Diversity |
Point U | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Marshall University?
- Point University is 194.2% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Point U than Marshall University ($21,150.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Point U ($8,756 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 31.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,000 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($14,960 vs. $11,221)
Point U vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 118 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Point University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $35,000)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $4,553 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,687)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($239 vs. $286)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/