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Overview |
Hampton University | JMU | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 33% |
Admission |
Hampton University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hampton University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 3,286 students)
Hampton University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or JMU?
- Hampton University is 240.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Hampton University than James Madison University ($26,198.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Hampton University ($18,274 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 7.9% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,040 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than James Madison University (86% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 36% larger than aid received James Madison University ($13,710 vs. $10,081)
Hampton University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 114 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or JMU? 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 JMU and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Hampton University (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $46,900)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/