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Overview |
Hampton University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,649 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,576 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,446 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,119 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 5,850 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 857/1226 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hampton University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hampton University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (3,649 students vs. 1,523 students)
Hampton University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 76.6% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Randolph-Macon than Hampton University ($46,278.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than Randolph-Macon ($28,576 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 12.7% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,986 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Hampton University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 85.4% larger than aid received Hampton University ($32,348 vs. $17,446)
Hampton University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 78 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Hampton University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Randolph-Macon? 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-Macon and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Hampton University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,900)
- Randolph Macon College and Hampton University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph Macon College and Hampton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/