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Overview |
Point U | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Point U | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Point U | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $343 |
Diversity |
Point U | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 44% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Point U | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Point U | South Carolina State University | ||
| 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
- South Carolina State University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (2,649 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or South Carolina State University?
- Point University is 122% more expensive to attend than South Carolina State University for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Point U than South Carolina State University ($21,150.00 vs. $20,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Carolina State University than Point U ($17,435 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 0% lower than costs at Point University ($9,000 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than South Carolina State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Point University ($15,873 vs. $14,960)
Point U vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Point University (910) is 150 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Point U students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State University and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than South Carolina State University (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Point University earn on average $4,000 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $31,000)
- Point University students graduate with a $5,518 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($27,687 vs. $33,205)
- Point U graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($286 vs. $343)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University 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/