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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| High Point University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | VCU | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
HPU | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2026 |
Academics |
HPU | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $240 |
Diversity |
HPU | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HPU | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 6% | ||
Campus |
HPU | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 6,052 students)
HPU vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or VCU?
- High Point University is 201.5% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at HPU than Virginia Commonwealth University ($38,748.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than HPU ($22,852 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 14.5% lower than costs at High Point University ($16,119 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than High Point University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 46% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($18,149 vs. $12,433)
HPU vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 16 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at HPU (3.4)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than HPU (76.8%)
HPU vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or VCU? 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 VCU and HPU.
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $5,500 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $829 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($22,421 vs. $23,250)
- HPU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($231 vs. $240)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/