Is the only reason for the difference in points the status associated with each college? See courses as shown below, similar courses but significantly different points
UCD Engineering Science (NFQ Level 8) CAO points 2018: 510
IT Tallaght Engineering Honours Bachelor (NFQ Level 8) CAO points 2018: 226
UCD Engineering Science (NFQ Level 8) CAO points 2018: 510
IT Tallaght Engineering Honours Bachelor (NFQ Level 8) CAO points 2018: 226