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Overview |
Point U | RU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Point U | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $237 |
Diversity |
Point U | RU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Point U | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or RU?
- Point University is 151.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Point U than Radford University ($21,150.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Point U ($18,282 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 31.6% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,100 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Point University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,678 vs. $8,968)
Point U vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Point U .
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or RU? 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 RU and Point U.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Point University (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,687)
- RU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($237 vs. $286)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/