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RU JMU NSU CNU Mary Washington College Howard Old Dominion NCAT VCU Mason VSU Randolph-Macon| Hampton University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hampton University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 95% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Hampton University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,286 students)
Hampton University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Longwood University?
- Hampton University is 199.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Hampton University than Longwood University ($26,198.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Hampton University ($21,772 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 10.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,986 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Hampton University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Longwood University ($13,710 vs. $10,332)
Hampton University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 35 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Hampton University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/