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Overview |
Kentucky | HPU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 6,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $38,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $38,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $18,462 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $43,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $18,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
Kentucky | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 15,625 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 12,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kentucky | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $231 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | HPU | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 6,052 students)
Kentucky vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or HPU?
- High Point University is 227% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at HPU than University of Kentucky ($38,748.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than HPU ($19,838 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 21.1% lower than costs at High Point University ($15,242 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than High Point University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 39.4% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($18,149 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 30 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than HPU (76.8%)
Kentucky vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $9,000 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $329 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($22,421 vs. $22,750)
- HPU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($231 vs. $235)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/