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Overview |
HPU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
HPU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $249 |
Diversity |
HPU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
HPU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 76% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 5,981 students)
HPU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Liberty University?
- High Point University is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at HPU than Liberty University ($36,636.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Liberty University than HPU ($29,913 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 33.8% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,350 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than High Point University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 51.8% larger than aid received Liberty University ($18,930 vs. $12,471)
HPU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 43 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Liberty 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 Liberty University and HPU.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,100)
- High Point University students graduate with a $1,745 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $24,166)
- HPU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($231 vs. $249)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/