How a Small North Carolina College Became a Magnet for Wealthy Students

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Anonymous wrote:I’m more interested in hearing from parents or students who actually have firsthand experience with High Point University. It’s disappointing to see people arguing about the school when they’ve never attended or even visited — that’s unfortunately what the internet has become.
The truth is, the difference in education between an Ivy League school and a good state university isn’t as big as many people think. Ivy League graduates often benefit more from the prestige of the name and the strength of their alumni networks than from a drastically different classroom experience.
College shouldn’t just be about getting an education — it should be about preparing for a career and building a future. If HPU provides strong career connections, a supportive alumni network, and an environment that helps students develop confidence and professionalism, then it’s doing its job.
When you look at High Point University, it’s easy to see why so many parents and students are drawn to it. The campus is beautiful, the facilities feel more like a resort than a college, and the school emphasizes professionalism, leadership, and “life skills” alongside academics. HPU’s philosophy is about preparing students for real-world success, and that’s something a lot of traditional schools overlook.
Yes, it’s a bit of a bubble — but for many families, that’s actually a plus. It gives students a safe, structured environment where they can mature socially and professionally while surrounded by ambitious peers. With its strong alumni network, career mentoring, and focus on presentation and confidence, the school offers practical advantages that go beyond the classroom.
So if you’re looking for a university that blends solid academics with a strong career focus, an uplifting environment, and a community built around success — HPU makes a lot of sense.

True, but High Point is neither of those things. It's a financially wobbly school with accreditation issues. You don't need to have gone there to see that.

You kind of do. It is in good financial shape and does not have accreditation issues. Those are not the issues with the place at all.

It was on warning for accreditation until June. They've borrowed a ton of money to fund their current rise and used a lot of it to pay the president who is among the highest paid in the country and his daughter's consulting business. This is all public record.

I'm not a snob. There is a place for colleges that serve the kind of students who go to High Point, but High Point is a questionable choice.