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Overview |
Guilford College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 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 |
Guilford College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Guilford College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Hampton University?
- Guilford College is 54.2% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Guilford College than Hampton University ($40,400.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Hampton University ($23,882 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 0.7% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,900 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Hampton University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 125.5% larger than aid received Hampton University ($30,922 vs. $13,710)
Guilford College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Guilford College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Hampton University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/