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Overview |
JCSU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 3,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $28,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $17,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
JCSU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | 12,119 | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | 5,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 857/1226 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 78% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (3,649 students vs. 1,102 students)
JCSU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 42% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Hampton University than Johnson C Smith University ($26,198.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Hampton University ($19,326 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 44.1% lower than costs at Hampton University ($9,014 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Hampton University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 17.2% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($17,446 vs. $14,883)
JCSU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 224 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (48.3%) than JCSU (42.9%)
JCSU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $16,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $30,300)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/