UD vs. HPU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Delaware in Newark, DE with High Point University in High Point, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Delaware is larger than HPU based on total student enrollment (24,412 students vs. 6,331 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Delaware is located in Newark, DE (Large Suburban setting); High Point University is in High Point, NC (Midsize City setting).
• University of Delaware is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. High Point University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Delaware 16:1; High Point University 21:1.

UD vs. HPU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UD or HPU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than HPU ($19,139 vs. $43,086).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 18.7% lower than at High Point University ($15,386 vs. $18,924).
• High Point University is 169.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than UD (about $28,502 more per year; $45,312.00 vs. $16,810.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 9.4% higher at HPU than at University of Delaware (about $3,912 more per year; $45,312.00 vs. $41,400.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at High Point University than at University of Delaware (95% vs. 91%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 70.4% larger than aid received by University of Delaware students ($22,664 vs. $13,302).

UD vs. HPU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UD or HPU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between HPU and UD.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Delaware (1280) is 60 points higher than at HPU (1220).
• Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 28 at HPU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Delaware 1190/1370; High Point University 1110/1320.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Delaware 28/32; High Point University 24/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UD - Test optional; HPU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UD Jan 15, 2027; HPU Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UD students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at HPU (3.4).
• HPU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than UD (70.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at UD vs. 11.5% at HPU.

UD vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UD and HPU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Delaware's six-year graduation rate is 78%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for HPU.
• Graduates from University of Delaware earn a median of about $19,300 more per year than HPU graduates about ten years after starting college ($61,300 vs. $42,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, High Point University graduates have a $1,782 lower median loan debt than UD graduates ($22,421 vs. $24,203).
• Among borrowers, HPU graduates have an estimated $19 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UD graduates ($231 vs. $250).
• More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.