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Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU WPI Baruch Bentley Hunter UNC Chapel Hill URI YCP| High Point University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Penn State York | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
HPU | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
HPU | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $277 |
Diversity |
HPU | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HPU | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 17% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 718 students)
HPU vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Penn State York?
- High Point University is 150.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at HPU than Penn State York ($36,636.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than HPU ($18,910 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 27.3% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,984 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than Penn State York (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 124.3% larger than aid received Penn State York ($18,930 vs. $8,440)
HPU vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 63 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and HPU.
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $13,300 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($22,421 vs. $26,818)
- HPU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($231 vs. $277)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/