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Overview |
Hampton University | VCU | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 83% |
Admission |
Hampton University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hampton University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 3,286 students)
Hampton University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or VCU?
- Hampton University is 110.3% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at VCU than Hampton University ($33,726.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Hampton University ($21,294 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 5.8% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,279 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Virginia Commonwealth University (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 9% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,710 vs. $12,583)
Hampton University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 77 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or VCU? 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 VCU and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $600 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,900)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/