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Overview |
Hampton University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hampton University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Shepherd University | ||
| 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 3,235 students)
Hampton University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Shepherd University?
- Hampton University is 316.6% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Hampton University than Shepherd University ($26,198.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Hampton University ($9,827 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 18.2% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,987 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Hampton University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 87.1% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($13,710 vs. $7,328)
Hampton University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 25 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Hampton University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Shepherd University? 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 Shepherd University and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Shepherd University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Shepherd University 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/