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Overview |
Point U | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Point U | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | - | ||
| Admitted | 570 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Point U | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $289 |
Diversity |
Point U | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 44% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Point U | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Tennessee State University?
- Point University is 196.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Point U than Tennessee State University ($21,150.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Point U ($11,986 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 5.4% lower than costs at Point University ($8,542 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Point University ($17,315 vs. $14,960)
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Point U .
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Point U vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Tennessee State University (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,000)
- Point University students graduate with a $313 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,687 vs. $28,000)
- Point U graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($286 vs. $289)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/