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Overview |
Point U | Georgia | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 41,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $16,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $11,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Point U | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 43,419 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 16,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 37.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 1160/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Point U | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $197 |
Diversity |
Point U | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Point U | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Georgia | ||
| 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
- University of Georgia is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (41,615 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Georgia?
- Point University is 116% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Georgia than Point University ($28,830.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Point U ($16,303 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 23.6% lower than costs at University of Georgia ($9,100 vs. $11,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than University of Georgia (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 8.8% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($12,678 vs. $11,657)
Point U vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or Point U .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 342 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Point U has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than Georgia (37.2%)
Point U vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Georgia? 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 Georgia and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Point University (82% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $21,400 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $35,000)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $8,541 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($19,146 vs. $27,687)
- Georgia graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($197 vs. $286)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/