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Overview |
FDU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
FDU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/23 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 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 |
FDU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
FDU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 78% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,286 students)
FDU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Hampton University?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 27% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at FDU than Hampton University ($33,264.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Hampton University ($16,030 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 20% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,986 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Hampton University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 119.2% larger than aid received Hampton University ($30,059 vs. $13,710)
FDU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 25 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
FDU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $6,000 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/