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Overview |
Point U | NCAT | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Point U | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Point U | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $299 |
Diversity |
Point U | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 44% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Point U | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Point U | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or NCAT?
- Point University is 497.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Point U than North Carolina A & T State University ($21,150.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Point U ($9,189 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 2% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($9,000 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 48.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($14,960 vs. $10,082)
Point U vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Point University (910) is the same at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Point U students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Point U (3.41)
- NCAT has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Point U.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Point University (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $35,000)
- Point University students graduate with a $1,313 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,687 vs. $29,000)
- Point U graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($286 vs. $299)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/