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Overview |
HPU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
HPU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
HPU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 18% | ||
Campus |
HPU | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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 University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 2,169 students)
HPU vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or University of Mount Union?
- High Point University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at HPU than University of Mount Union ($38,748.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than HPU ($22,835 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 60.5% lower than costs at High Point University ($11,500 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 32.5% larger than aid received High Point University ($24,047 vs. $18,149)
HPU vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 35 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than HPU (76.8%)
HPU vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or University of Mount Union? 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 University of Mount Union and HPU.
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $6,200 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/