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MSU Billings C of I BYU-I Carroll College| Point University | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | RMC | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $32,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $32,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $19,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $25,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Point U | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 1,471 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $268 |
Diversity |
Point U | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Point U | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Point U | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point University is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (2,827 students vs. 991 students)
Point U vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($32,282.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at RMC than Point University ($32,282.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Point U ($19,173 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 5.2% lower than costs at Rocky Mountain College ($9,100 vs. $9,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Point University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 101.7% larger than aid received Point University ($25,571 vs. $12,678)
Point U vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 127 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming RMC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Point U (3.41)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or RMC? 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 RMC and Point U.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Point University (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $35,000)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $1,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,687)
- RMC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/