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Overview |
HPU | PC | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
HPU | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $269 |
Diversity |
HPU | PC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HPU | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 46% | ||
Campus |
HPU | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 1,199 students)
HPU vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at PC than High Point University ($38,990.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than HPU ($21,571 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 46.2% lower than costs at High Point University ($11,300 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 81.6% larger than aid received High Point University ($34,379 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 31 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than PC (59.4%)
HPU vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or PC? 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 PC and HPU.
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $5,700 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $3,687 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($22,421 vs. $26,108)
- HPU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($231 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/