Starting Points Inc

www.startingpoints.edu

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,965

2017 Average Net Price

$19,187

After Financial Aid

2014 Default Rate

28.9%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

28.6% Full-Time

About

Starting Points Inc is a higher education institution located in Hudson County, NJ. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Starting Points Inc were Teacher Assistant & Aides (26 degrees awarded).

In 2016, 43 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Starting Points Inc. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (13 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Starting Points Inc is $9,965, which is $−2,717 less than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Starting Points Inc was 28.9%, corresponding to 13 out of the 45 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Starting Points Inc is $9,965

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,187.

In 2017, 93% of undergraduate students attending Starting Points Inc received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,965

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Starting Points Inc was $9,965.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Starting Points Inc (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,187

2017 Value

5.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Starting Points Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,187. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Starting Points Inc grew by 5.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Starting Points Inc (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,720

Room and Board

$355

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Starting Points Inc was of $8,720 in 2017. The cost of room and board increased by 0.739% between 2016 and 2017.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $355. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Starting Points Inc (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Starting Points Inc received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 7% with respect to 2016, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Starting Points Inc (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

28.9%

2014 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Starting Points Inc was 28.9%, which represents 13 out of the 45 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Starting Points Inc had a total enrollment of 7 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Starting Points Inc is 2 students and the part-time enrollment is 5. This means that 28.6% of students enrolled at Starting Points Inc are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Starting Points Inc, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.9% Hispanic or Latino, 42.9% White, and 14.3% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Starting Points Inc in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (50%), followed by White Female (50%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Starting Points Inc in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7 students. The full-time enrollment at Starting Points Inc is 2 and the part-time enrollment is 5.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Starting Points Inc (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Starting Points Inc was 75%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Starting Points Inc (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
3 enrolled students
White
3 enrolled students
Black or African American
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Starting Points Inc is 42.9% Hispanic or Latino, 42.9% White, and 14.3% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2016, 43 more women than men received degrees from Starting Points Inc. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Starting Points Inc is hispanic or latino (13 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Starting Points Inc is Teacher Assistant & Aides (26 degrees awarded).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Starting Points Inc, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (26 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Starting Points Inc are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Starting Points Inc in 2017 are Education (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Starting Points Inc are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Starting Points Inc are Education (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Starting Points Inc are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Starting Points Inc are Education (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Starting Points Inc.

Teacher Assistant & Aides

Most Common (2017)

26 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Starting Points Inc was Teacher Assistant & Aides with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Starting Points Inc according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 0 degrees were awarded to men at Starting Points Inc, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (43).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Starting Points Inc by degrees awarded.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 26 degrees were awarded to women at Starting Points Inc in Teacher Assistant & Aides. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Starting Points Inc is hispanic or latino (13 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded
White Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Starting Points Inc is hispanic or latino female (13 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (6 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$517k

2017 Salaries

8.85%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Starting Points Inc paid a median of $517k in salaries, a 8.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.59% growth between 2015 and 2016, and a 15.2% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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