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Overview |
Hampton University | NSU | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 91% |
Admission |
Hampton University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hampton University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 3,286 students)
Hampton University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or NSU?
- Hampton University is 355.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Hampton University than Norfolk State University ($26,198.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Hampton University ($14,652 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,844 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Hampton University (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($13,710 vs. $12,164)
Hampton University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 212 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or NSU? 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 NSU and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Norfolk State University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $10,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,700)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/