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Overview |
Franciscan | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,750 | 3,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,070 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,070 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,540 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,490 | $28,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,561 | $17,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,265 | 12,119 | ||
| Admitted | 1,636 | 5,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 857/1226 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Franciscan | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (3,750 students vs. 3,649 students)
Franciscan vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Hampton University?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($32,070.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Franciscan than Hampton University ($32,070.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Hampton University ($24,490 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 36.1% lower than costs at Hampton University ($9,540 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Hampton University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 6.4% larger than aid received Hampton University ($18,561 vs. $17,446)
Franciscan vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 145 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Franciscan vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Hampton University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/