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Overview |
BC | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
BC | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
BC | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 78% | ||
Campus |
BC | 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 BC based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Hampton University?
- Bridgewater College is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at BC than Hampton University ($38,800.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Hampton University ($19,332 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 6.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,986 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 149% larger than aid received Hampton University ($34,142 vs. $13,710)
BC vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 14 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
BC vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Hampton University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $3,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,100)
- Hampton University and BC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and BC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/