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NSU Howard Old Dominion JMU University of Lynchburg NCAT Roanoke College VSU Delaware State University VCU Bowie State University Marymount University| Hampton University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hampton University | SU | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampton University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Hampton University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,286 students)
Hampton University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 29% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at SU than Hampton University ($33,790.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Hampton University ($26,143 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 15.6% lower than costs at Hampton University ($11,230 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 71.2% larger than aid received Hampton University ($23,467 vs. $13,710)
Hampton University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 15 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Hampton University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or SU? 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 SU and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Shenandoah University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,900)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/