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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| High Point University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 55% |
Admission |
HPU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
HPU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $247 |
Diversity |
HPU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
HPU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 33% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 6,052 students)
HPU vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Virginia Tech?
- High Point University is 205.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at HPU than Virginia Tech ($38,748.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than HPU ($22,205 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 24% lower than costs at High Point University ($14,888 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than Virginia Tech (89% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 112.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($18,149 vs. $8,542)
HPU vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or HPU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 97 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
HPU vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and HPU.
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $23,000 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($22,421 vs. $23,966)
- HPU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($231 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/