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Overview |
HPU | OWU | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
HPU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
HPU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 27% | ||
Campus |
HPU | OWU | ||
| 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
- High Point University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 1,452 students)
HPU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at OWU than High Point University ($51,771.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than HPU ($23,826 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 29.8% lower than costs at High Point University ($14,226 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 134.2% larger than aid received High Point University ($42,496 vs. $18,149)
HPU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or HPU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than OWU (50.7%)
HPU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or OWU? 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 OWU and HPU.
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $7,600 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/