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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill NSU Old Dominion Campbell University| East Carolina University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 86% |
Admission |
ECU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 840/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 78% | ||
Campus |
ECU | 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 3,286 students)
ECU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 488.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Hampton University than East Carolina University ($26,198.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Hampton University ($14,410 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 20.1% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,816 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than East Carolina University (86% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 52% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($13,710 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 33 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
ECU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Hampton University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $3,000 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/