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Overview |
Hampton University | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,649 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,576 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,446 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 79% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,119 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 5,850 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 857/1226 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Hampton University | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Hampton University | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Wheeling 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 Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (3,649 students vs. 748 students)
Hampton University vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 11% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($29,090.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Wheeling University than Hampton University ($29,090.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling University than Hampton University ($19,164 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling University are 4.6% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,420 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Wheeling University (87% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 27.9% larger than aid received Hampton University ($22,319 vs. $17,446)
Hampton University vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling University (1032) is 12 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Wheeling University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wheeling University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Wheeling University has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Hampton University vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Wheeling 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 Wheeling University and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Hampton University (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $46,900)
- Wheeling University and Hampton University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheeling University and Hampton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/