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CofC NSU Howard Old Dominion NCAT VSU PC Delaware State University Coastal Carolina Bowie State University GWU Morgan State| Charleston Southern University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
CSU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 78% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 3,286 students)
CSU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Hampton University?
- Charleston Southern University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at CSU than Hampton University ($29,490.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Hampton University ($17,536 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 15.4% lower than costs at Hampton University ($11,250 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Hampton University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 92.7% larger than aid received Hampton University ($26,417 vs. $13,710)
CSU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 10 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
CSU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Charleston Southern University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $7,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,800)
- Hampton University and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/