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Overview |
Hampton University | RU | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 96% |
Admission |
Hampton University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Hampton University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hampton University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,286 students)
Hampton University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or RU?
- Hampton University is 221.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Hampton University than Radford University ($26,198.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Hampton University ($17,105 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 22.9% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,567 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Hampton University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($13,710 vs. $9,733)
Hampton University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Hampton University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or RU? 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 RU and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Hampton University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $500 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,900)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/