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Overview |
HPU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
HPU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $261 |
Diversity |
HPU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
HPU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 15% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| 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 Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 5,114 students)
HPU vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Abilene Christian University than High Point University ($42,100.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than HPU ($28,311 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 47.7% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,500 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 53.8% larger than aid received High Point University ($27,914 vs. $18,149)
HPU vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 21 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming HPU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
HPU vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and HPU.
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $4,000 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $2,904 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $25,325)
- HPU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($231 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/