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Overview |
Centre College | HPU | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 6,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,250 | $38,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,250 | $38,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,770 | $18,462 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,780 | $43,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,597 | $18,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Centre College | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,226 | 15,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,753 | 12,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Centre College | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Centre College | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Centre College | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | HPU | ||
| 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 Centre College based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 1,356 students)
Centre College vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or HPU?
- Centre College is 29.7% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($50,250.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Centre College than High Point University ($50,250.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than HPU ($23,780 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 34.1% lower than costs at High Point University ($13,770 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 118.2% larger than aid received High Point University ($39,597 vs. $18,149)
Centre College vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 166 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Centre College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Centre College (54.3%)
Centre College vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College or HPU? 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 HPU and Centre College.
- Graduates from Centre College earn on average $10,500 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/