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Overview |
HPU | Clemson | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 74% |
Admission |
HPU | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $222 |
Diversity |
HPU | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HPU | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 48% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Clemson | ||
| 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
- Clemson University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 6,052 students)
HPU vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Clemson?
- High Point University is 176% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at HPU than Clemson University ($38,748.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than HPU ($24,408 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 43.4% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,872 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than Clemson University (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 71.2% larger than aid received Clemson University ($18,149 vs. $10,599)
HPU vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or HPU .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 162 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Clemson (38.1%)
HPU vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Clemson? 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 Clemson and HPU.
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $15,100 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $42,000)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $921 lower median federal student loan debt than HPU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,421)
- Clemson graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than HPU graduates. ($222 vs. $231)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/