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Overview |
HPU | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $232 |
Diversity |
HPU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HPU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 62% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Cedarville University | ||
| 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 4,960 students)
HPU vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Cedarville University?
- High Point University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at HPU than Cedarville University ($36,636.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than HPU ($25,462 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 96.7% lower than costs at High Point University ($8,400 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 3.7% larger than aid received High Point University ($19,637 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or HPU .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 56 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
HPU vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and HPU.
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $3,900 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $79 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $22,500)
- HPU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($231 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/