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West Point, GA · Mount Berry, GA
| Point University | Berry College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,335/yr | $22,320/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,992/yr | $18,189/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,250 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $24,000/yr | $16,935/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,993/yr | $19,283/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,437/yr | $20,665/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,601/yr | $28,116/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $268/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,875/yr | $14,590/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,260/yr | $10,186/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,060/yr | $2,224/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $33,564/yr | $56,697/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $24,000/yr | $41,686/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $24,000/yr | $41,686/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 25% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 14% | 39% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 44% | 64% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1125–1330 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1220 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 22–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 21–29 · Math 20–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,250 | 6,467 |
| Students accepted | 2,194 | 4,000 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,084 | 577 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 49% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 4% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 21% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 34% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $38,740/yr | $53,800/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $19,421–$59,089 | $36,699–$74,990 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 66% |
| White students graduating | 41% | 71% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 69% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 19% | 66% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 43% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,410/yr | $45,014/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 59% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 18% | 63% |
| Pell students who graduate | 25% | 65% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 62% |
| Low-income students who finish | 36% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $38,982/yr | $48,714/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 52% · Psychology 10% · Computer & Information Sciences 7% | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 52% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Family & Consumer Sciences — 6% of degrees | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $38,061/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $85,016/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.3% | 35% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,996 | 2,245 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 263 | 230 |
| Average professor pay | $5,969/mo | $9,319/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 80% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $34,603 | $82,688 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Suburb (small) |
| Location | West Point, GA | Mount Berry, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1937 | 1902 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Men | 51% | 38% |
| Women | 49% | 62% |
| White students | 55% | 72% |
| Black students | 16% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 11% |
| Asian students | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 10% | 1.2% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 39% | 0.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 17% | 0.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $3,040/yr | $15,808/yr |
| Endowment | $5.7M | $1.4B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 328 | 1,979 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,500/yr | $7,950/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,600/yr | $6,280/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 422 | 510 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.2M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $6.9M | $9.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.9M | $10.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $19,668 | $78,555 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.