| HPU vs. CSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #55 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in South Carolina Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$45,312 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$32,520 |
| expensive$35,755 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$20,250 |
| More$24,855 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$21,011 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter75.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.46% |
| Lower11.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.69% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,331 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,832 |
| Larger5,135 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,126 |
| Larger1,196 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller706 |
| Smaller294 | Online Student Population | Larger689 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,029) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,370) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,244) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 584 | Number of faculty | 365 |
| Higher$81,168 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$58,699 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.