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Overview |
HPU | UC | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 68% |
Admission |
HPU | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $237 |
Diversity |
HPU | UC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
HPU | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
HPU | UC | ||
| 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 6,052 students)
HPU vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or UC?
- High Point University is 225.8% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at HPU than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($38,748.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than HPU ($21,511 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 41.5% lower than costs at High Point University ($13,048 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (89% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 121.5% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($18,149 vs. $8,195)
HPU vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or HPU .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 52 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at HPU (3.4)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than HPU (76.8%)
HPU vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or UC? 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 UC and HPU.
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $3,600 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $579 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,421 vs. $23,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($231 vs. $237)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/