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Overview |
Point U | WSSU | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Point U | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Point U | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $265 |
Diversity |
Point U | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 44% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Point U | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Point U | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or WSSU?
- Point University is 521.9% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Point U than Winston Salem State University ($21,150.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Point U ($14,097 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 24.7% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,000 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 79.2% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($14,960 vs. $8,350)
Point U vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Point University (910) is 40 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Point U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Point U.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Point University (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $700 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $35,000)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $2,024 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,687)
- WSSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($265 vs. $286)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/