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Overview |
Point U | PC | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Point U | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Point U | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $269 |
Diversity |
Point U | PC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Point U | PC | ||
| 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
- Point University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,827 students vs. 1,136 students)
Point U vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 90.1% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at PC than Point University ($40,200.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Point U ($20,058 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 39.7% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,100 vs. $12,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Point University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 193.7% larger than aid received Point University ($37,241 vs. $12,678)
Point U vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 172 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming PC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Point U (3.41)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or PC? 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 PC and Point U.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Point University (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $35,000)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $1,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,687)
- PC graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($269 vs. $286)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/