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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| George Mason University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mason | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,795 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,377 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,479 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,760 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 86% |
Admission |
Mason | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,001 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 18,001 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mason | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mason | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mason | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Mason | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,286 students)
Mason vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 167.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Mason than Hampton University ($35,377.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Hampton University ($18,479 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,986 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than George Mason University (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 27.4% larger than aid received George Mason University ($13,710 vs. $10,760)
Mason vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 133 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Mason students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Mason vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason 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 Mason.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Hampton University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/