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Overview |
LHU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 86% |
Admission |
LHU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 840/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LHU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LHU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
LHU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 78% | ||
Campus |
LHU | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 239.5% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Hampton University than Lock Haven University ($26,198.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 25.5% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,350 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Lock Haven University (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($13,710 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 72 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
LHU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Lock Haven University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $4,800 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,100)
- Hampton University and LHU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and LHU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/