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Overview |
HPU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
HPU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
HPU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $227 |
Diversity |
HPU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HPU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HPU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 3,588 students)
HPU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or University of St Thomas?
- High Point University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at HPU than University of St Thomas ($36,636.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than HPU ($19,207 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 69.3% lower than costs at High Point University ($9,760 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than University of St Thomas (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 22.5% larger than aid received High Point University ($23,181 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 10 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming HPU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at HPU (3.4)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and HPU.
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $15,200 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $42,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than HPU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,421)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than HPU graduates. ($227 vs. $231)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/