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UH NSU University of St Thomas Howard University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Old Dominion NCAT UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M VSU| Houston Baptist University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
HBU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 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 |
Academics |
HBU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
HBU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
HBU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 78% | ||
Campus |
HBU | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,286 students)
HBU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or Hampton University?
- Houston Baptist University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at HBU than Hampton University ($34,250.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Hampton University ($19,515 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 42.2% lower than costs at Hampton University ($9,130 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 96.3% larger than aid received Hampton University ($26,908 vs. $13,710)
HBU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 40 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
HBU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Houston Baptist University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,900)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/