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NSU Howard Old Dominion NCAT VSU Delaware State University Bowie State University Morgan State Virginia Union University Temple Tuskegee University Morehouse| High Point University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 86% |
Admission |
HPU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
HPU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 78% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 3,286 students)
HPU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Hampton University?
- High Point University is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at HPU than Hampton University ($36,636.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than HPU ($32,421 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 27.2% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,986 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than Hampton University (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Hampton University ($18,930 vs. $13,710)
HPU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 93 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming HPU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
HPU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Hampton 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 Hampton University and HPU.
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $4,900 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/