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Overview |
Point U | Memphis | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Point U | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 905/1205 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Point U | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $261 |
Diversity |
Point U | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Point U | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Memphis?
- Point University is 148.2% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Point U than University of Memphis ($21,150.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Point U ($13,656 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,100 vs. $10,344)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than University of Memphis (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($12,678 vs. $11,234)
Point U vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Point U .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 119 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than University of Memphis (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $7,200 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,000)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $2,437 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,687)
- Memphis graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($261 vs. $286)
- More Memphis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/