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NSU Howard Old Dominion NCAT VSU Delaware State University Bowie State University Morgan State Virginia Union University Temple Greensboro College Tuskegee University| Averett University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
AU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 78% | ||
Campus |
AU | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Hampton University?
- Averett University is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at AU than Hampton University ($37,640.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Hampton University ($23,781 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 14.3% lower than costs at Hampton University ($11,360 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 91.4% larger than aid received Hampton University ($26,246 vs. $13,710)
AU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 107 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
AU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and AU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Averett University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,900)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/