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Overview |
Hampton University | Randolph | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,649 | 634 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,576 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,446 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,119 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 5,850 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 857/1226 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Hampton University | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hampton University | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (3,649 students vs. 634 students)
Hampton University vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Randolph than Hampton University ($28,330.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than Hampton University ($20,856 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 9.2% lower than costs at Hampton University ($11,890 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Hampton University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 31.7% larger than aid received Hampton University ($22,982 vs. $17,446)
Hampton University vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 6 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming Hampton University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Hampton University vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Hampton University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,200)
- Randolph College and Hampton University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph College and Hampton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/