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NSU Campbell University Howard Old Dominion Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University NCAT VSU Delaware State University Bowie State University BAC CSU| Gardner Webb University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
GWU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
GWU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 78% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Hampton University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Hampton University?
- Gardner Webb University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at GWU than Hampton University ($31,220.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Hampton University ($22,339 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 20.6% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,770 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 76% larger than aid received Hampton University ($24,130 vs. $13,710)
GWU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 43 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
GWU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is the same as at Hampton University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $6,400 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/