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Overview |
HPU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HPU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 21% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 1,299 students)
HPU vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Wittenberg University than High Point University ($42,260.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than HPU ($22,912 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 46.5% lower than costs at High Point University ($11,280 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 72.4% larger than aid received High Point University ($32,632 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or HPU .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and HPU.
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $4,300 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University 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/