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Overview |
Stetson University | HPU | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,669 | 6,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,820 | $38,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,820 | $38,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $18,462 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,914 | $43,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,034 | $18,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Stetson University | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,824 | 15,625 | ||
| Admitted | 6,762 | 12,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Stetson University | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stetson University | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 3,669 students)
Stetson University vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or HPU?
- Stetson University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($54,820.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Stetson University than High Point University ($54,820.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than HPU ($22,914 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 15.2% lower than costs at High Point University ($16,030 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 159.2% larger than aid received High Point University ($47,034 vs. $18,149)
Stetson University vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than HPU (76.8%)
Stetson University vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or HPU? 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 HPU and Stetson University.
- Graduates from Stetson University earn on average $3,400 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/