Big College or HPU?

Which is right for you? Big State School or HPU?

Take the Quiz and Find Out!

Where you spend the next four years matters.
Will you blend into the crowd at a place where professors barely know your name? Or are you meant for something more? Something extraordinary.
Take this quick quiz and find out if you're ready to break the mold and choose a path that’s anything but ordinary!

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1. 📚 What kind of classroom experience are you looking forward to?

A. Small, interactive and engaging classes where your professors actually know your name and you feel comfortable talking to them after class.

B. Massive lecture halls with boring presentations where it’s difficult to learn anything or get to know anyone.

At HPU, professors don’t just teach. They mentor. They show up—for you. At HPU our student-to-faculty ratio (traditional undergraduate) is 17:1 so you won’t just be a name on an attendance sheet.

HPU is ranked number #1 Best Undergraduate Teaching for Regional Colleges in the South by the U.S News. Watch the video below to get a glimpse of the caring faculty and staff at HPU.

Raise your hand if you like being invisible. Or don’t—it won’t matter anyway.

Not at HPU. You won’t just be a name on an attendance sheet or a seat number. Our student-to-faculty ratio (traditional undergraduate) is 17:1, ensuring you are seen and heard.

HPU is ranked number #1 Best Undergraduate Teaching for Regional Colleges in the South by the U.S News. Watch the video below to get a glimpse of the caring faculty and staff at HPU.

Discover how personalized guidance can shape your future—visit our Mentorship Matters page today!

2. 🍕 Be honest—what’s your food plan?

A. Sushi, Starbucks, hibachi, Chick-fil-A and 20+ other food spots to choose from.

B. Hope the dining hall has something edible today or maybe just a bowl of ramen noodles in your dorm.

Sushi, Starbucks, hibachi, Chick-fil-A and 20+ other food spots to choose from. All conveniently located throughout campus, you’ll never have more than a 10-minute walk!

Do you really want to risk mystery meat Mondays at a big school?

Not at HPU, no disappointments here—just award-winning dining. Ranked #1 Best Campus Dining in the Nation, there’s always something delicious cookin’! Don’t take our word for it, watch this video to hear from current HPU students about how much they love our nationally ranked dining options!

3. 🛏️ When you think of “dorm goals” what comes to mind?

A. Modern, luxurious apartment-style suites with walk-in closets and full-size beds!

B. 1950s cinderblock vibes with stacked bunk beds and one flickering light.

You're in luck! HPU has #2 nationally ranked dorms by the Princeton Review that are dream-worthy. Watch this short video to see why you'll love living and learning at HPU!

You asked for independence not mystery stains and mildew.

At HPU, there’s no such thing as a bad dorm — just great places to live. Don’t you want to love where you’ll spend the next four years? Our dorms are nationally ranked by the Princeton Review and Niche.com!

4. 🏀 The big game is happening TONIGHT! What does your seat situation look like?

A. At HPU, you’re guaranteed access to all major sporting events! Picture yourself in the front row of a packed student section. Cameras are flashing and there’s electric energy in the air.

B. Watching from the top row—or worse, no seat at all. Wait...turns out you can’t get tickets to the big game either way.

HPU Basketball made their debut in the NCAA —and our student section brought the heat. Can’t you imagine yourself being a part of this wild crowd?

That ESPN moment? Yeah, you’ll be watching it... on your phone.

Not at HPU, check out this short video of what students were doing while you were having FOMO during March Madness this past year!

5. 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫 When it comes to support for your future career, do you want:

A. One-on-one coaching with advisors who know your goals and open real doors.

B. A packed career center where you're lucky to get 15 minutes... in 3 weeks.

HPU’s career services are ranked top 10 in the nation! That’s why 99% of grads are hired or in grad school within 180 days of graduation.

Hope you like generic resume templates and career advice from Google. At HPU, we make time for our students to help them grow not only in their academic lives but in their personal as well. HPU’s career services are ranked top 20 in the nation. That’s why 99% of grads are hired or in grad school within 180 days of graduation.

6. 🚗 What’s parking like on your dream campus?

A. Freshman year with a car? Yes, Please! No parking fees, no registration drama—just easy access and plenty of complimentary parking including a 1200-space parking deck!

B. Get ready to run—the car right in front of you took the last good parking spot. Now it’s a 40-minute walk to class.

HPU’s got your back—and your parking spot. With an ample amount of parking and a spacious parking deck, finding a spot will never be a problem at HPU!

*BONUS – Apply Early Decision to HPU and enjoy priority parking near your dorm, reserved exclusively for Early Decision students all freshman year.

Having to run to class because the car right in front of you took the last good parking spot. Now it’s a 40-minute walk to class.

7. 🎤 What kind of campus events are more your style?

A. Watching club championships or going to join a lip-sync battle!

B. "Wait, I didn’t know anything was happening tonight on campus? Is it too late to get tickets? “ … The answer is yes. 🙁

At HPU, you don’t get FOMO—you give it. Our campus is always buzzing like it’s Friday night—every night…for FREE! Take a look at this video of what HPU students experience outside of the classroom!

Missed it? So did everyone else who couldn’t get tickets….

Not at HPU, our students’ happiness and well-being are our main priorities, so it only makes sense to make their college years enjoyable! Take a look at this video of what HPU students experience outside of the classroom!

8. 🚨 What does safety mean to you?

A. A caring security team and a university ranked the safest in America.

B. Big colleges are safe-ish. Just gotta keep my head on a swivel—after all, anyone can walk on campus…. anytime.

HPU was built for peace of mind. Our robust safety team helps you focus on your goals—not looking over your shoulder.

Campus safety alerts shouldn’t be a daily news feed that stress you out. HPU was built for peace of mind. Our robust safety team helps you focus on your goals—not looking over your shoulder.

9. 🏛️ How visible is your university’s president?

A. He’s a household name. Walks campus and inspires students daily. Even teaches a seminar to new freshmen every fall.

B. I’ve never seen them… or heard them… or really know their name.

At HPU, Dr. Qubein doesn’t just run the show—he’s part of the family! Not only is he a great mentor, he’s a great leader. Putting HPU as the #1 Best-Run College in the Nation by The Princeton Review!

Hear from Dr. Qubein himself in the video below about what makes HPU so extraordinary!

At big schools, some presidents lead from the podium. Others disappear.

Not at HPU, Dr. Qubein is not only our university president, he’s our chief encouragement officer! Under Dr. Qubein’s leadership, HPU is ranked the #1 Best-Run College in the Nation by the Princeton Review!

Hear from Dr. Qubein himself in the video below about what makes HPU so extraordinary!

10. 💼 When do you want to start leading?

A. Freshman year. Let’s go!

B. Junior year… if I can finally get into something.

At HPU, leadership and research opportunities start from day one. Programs like Research Rookies create a vibrant community of undergraduate scholars, helping students develop essential research skills and participate in faculty-led projects that produce original contributions to their fields. And that’s just one way to get involved! Check out this quick video to see how students dive into hands-on research experiences.

Leadership locked behind a GPA or seniority badge? Not at HPU, we welcome you into the family on day one. Leadership and research opportunities are available to you as early as your freshman year! Programs like Research Rookies create a vibrant community of undergraduate scholars, helping students develop essential research skills and participate in faculty-led projects that produce original contributions to their fields.

And that’s just one way to get involved! Check out this quick video to see how HPU students dive into hands-on research experiences.