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Overview |
Georgia State | HPU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgia State | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $231 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 5,981 students)
Georgia State vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or HPU?
- High Point University is 411.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at HPU than Georgia State University ($36,636.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than HPU ($17,589 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia State University are 19.6% lower than costs at High Point University ($13,816 vs. $16,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University as High Point University (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 63.7% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($18,930 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 57 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming HPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State 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 Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $1,278 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($22,421 vs. $23,699)
- HPU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($231 vs. $245)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/