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Overview |
Hampton University | VSU | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
Hampton University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Hampton University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,286 students)
Hampton University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or VSU?
- Hampton University is 372.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at Hampton University than Virginia State University ($26,198.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Hampton University ($15,773 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Hampton University ($11,544 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Hampton University (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($13,710 vs. $11,498)
Hampton University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 163 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or VSU? 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 VSU and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Virginia State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $10,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,700)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/