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Overview |
HPU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
HPU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $320 |
Diversity |
HPU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HPU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 29% | ||
Campus |
HPU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 5,981 students)
HPU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or North Carolina Central University?
- High Point University is 882.7% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.5% higher at HPU than North Carolina Central University ($36,636.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than HPU ($13,708 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 39.3% lower than costs at High Point University ($11,864 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than High Point University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 17.1% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($18,930 vs. $16,168)
HPU vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 234 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming HPU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and HPU.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $6,800 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $35,200)
- High Point University students graduate with a $8,579 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $31,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($231 vs. $320)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/