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Overview |
Hampshire College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $348 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Virginia Union University?
- Hampshire College is 400.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 400.6% higher at Hampshire College than Virginia Union University ($52,714.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Hampshire College ($21,057 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 55.4% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($9,286 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 421.5% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($44,835 vs. $8,597)
Hampshire College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Hampshire College .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Virginia Union University (61% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Hampshire College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $33,300)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $10,219 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($23,531 vs. $33,750)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($243 vs. $348)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/