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Overview |
Georgetown College | HPU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1103/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown College | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or HPU?
- Georgetown College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Georgetown College than High Point University ($40,610.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than HPU ($15,152 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 47.4% lower than costs at High Point University ($11,210 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 112.9% larger than aid received High Point University ($40,308 vs. $18,930)
Georgetown College vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 68 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming HPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $4,300 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/