HPU vs. UC

Comparable Facts

Compare High Point University in High Point, NC with University of Cincinnati Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than HPU based on total student enrollment (45,026 students vs. 6,331 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• High Point University is located in High Point, NC (Midsize City setting); University of Cincinnati Main Campus is in Cincinnati, OH (Large City setting).
• High Point University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: High Point University 21:1; University of Cincinnati Main Campus 19:1.

HPU vs. UC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, HPU or UC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than HPU ($24,696 vs. $43,086).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 28.3% lower than at High Point University ($13,564 vs. $18,924).
• High Point University is 224.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than UC (about $31,336 more per year; $45,312.00 vs. $13,976.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 54.6% higher at HPU than at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (about $16,002 more per year; $45,312.00 vs. $29,310.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at High Point University than at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (95% vs. 73%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 176.5% larger than aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students ($22,664 vs. $8,196).

HPU vs. UC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, HPU or UC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UC and HPU.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1270) is 50 points higher than at HPU (1220).
• Incoming HPU students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (28 vs. 26 at UC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: High Point University 1110/1320; University of Cincinnati Main Campus 1160/1370.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: High Point University 24/33; University of Cincinnati Main Campus 24/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: HPU - Test optional; UC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: HPU Mar 1, 2027; UC Mar 1, 2027.
• 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 (85.3%) than HPU (75.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.5% at HPU vs. 22.5% at UC.

HPU vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for HPU and UC? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of about $3,600 more per year than HPU graduates about ten years after starting college ($45,600 vs. $42,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, High Point University graduates have a $579 lower median loan debt than UC graduates ($22,421 vs. $23,000).
• Among borrowers, HPU graduates have an estimated $6 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.