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Overview |
Point U | UTC | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Point U | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Point U | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $214 |
Diversity |
Point U | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Point U | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or UTC?
- Point University is 156.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Point U than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($21,150.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Point U ($13,801 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 10.5% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($9,100 vs. $10,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 28.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($12,678 vs. $9,834)
Point U vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Point U .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 177 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming UTC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Point U (3.41)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or UTC? 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 UTC and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is the same as at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $5,600 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $35,000)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,895 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,687)
- UTC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($214 vs. $286)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/