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Overview |
Howard | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Howard | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,286 students)
Howard vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Hampton University?
- Howard University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Howard than Hampton University ($30,584.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Hampton University ($28,279 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 22.3% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,986 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Hampton University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 46.3% larger than aid received Hampton University ($20,063 vs. $13,710)
Howard vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 85 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Hampton University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,900)
- Hampton University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/