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F&M Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College PennWest Clarion WCU| High Point University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | W&J | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HPU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 28% | ||
Campus |
HPU | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 1,151 students)
HPU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at W&J than High Point University ($49,612.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than HPU ($25,636 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 22.2% lower than costs at High Point University ($13,524 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 105.8% larger than aid received High Point University ($38,963 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or HPU .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at HPU (3.4)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or W&J? 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 W&J and HPU.
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $14,900 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/