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Overview |
HPU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
HPU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $211 |
Diversity |
HPU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HPU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 12% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 5,981 students)
HPU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Ohio University?
- High Point University is 174.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at HPU than Ohio University Main Campus ($36,636.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than HPU ($20,207 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 33.9% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,336 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than High Point University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 101% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($18,930 vs. $9,416)
HPU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 5 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Ohio 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 Ohio University and HPU.
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $2,500 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,000)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,921 lower median federal student loan debt than HPU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,421)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than HPU graduates. ($211 vs. $231)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/