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Overview |
Point U | UNCG | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,827 | 17,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $20,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,622 | $10,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Point U | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,250 | 12,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 11,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 972/1237 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Point U | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $235 |
Diversity |
Point U | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Point U | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Point U | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 2,827 students)
Point U vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or UNCG?
- Point University is 378.3% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Point U than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($21,150.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Point U ($10,592 vs. $22,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 15.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,100 vs. $10,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 42.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($12,678 vs. $8,921)
Point U vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Point U .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 125 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Point U (3.41)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Point U (67.5%)
Point U vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Point U.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Point University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $4,100 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,000)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,687)
- UNCG graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($235 vs. $286)
- More UNCG 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/