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Overview |
Hampton University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 69% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hampton University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,860 students)
Hampton University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Virginia Union University?
- Hampton University is 148.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.8% higher at Hampton University than Virginia Union University ($26,198.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Hampton University ($21,057 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 39.8% lower than costs at Hampton University ($9,286 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Virginia Union University (86% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 59.5% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($13,710 vs. $8,597)
Hampton University vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 248 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Virginia Union University (55% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $33,300)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/