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Overview |
Hampton University | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Hampton University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 3,286 students)
Hampton University vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Old Dominion?
- Hampton University is 261.9% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Old Dominion than Hampton University ($26,664.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Hampton University ($16,098 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 3.8% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,986 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Hampton University (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($13,710 vs. $9,058)
Hampton University vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is the same at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Old Dominion University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $700 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,900)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/