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Oakwood University Union College Andrews University Southwestern Adventist University| High Point University | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
HPU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $274 |
Diversity |
HPU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
HPU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 77% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Southern Adventist 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
- High Point University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 2,903 students)
HPU vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Southern Adventist University?
- High Point University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at HPU than Southern Adventist University ($36,636.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than HPU ($24,332 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 98.4% lower than costs at High Point University ($8,330 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than High Point University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 35.2% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($18,930 vs. $14,000)
HPU vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or HPU .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
HPU vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and HPU.
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $2,600 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $26,500)
- HPU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($231 vs. $274)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/