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Overview |
Lycoming College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lycoming.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lycoming College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,544 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,544 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,186 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,697 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,509 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Lycoming College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,039 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,286 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1238 | 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 |
Lycoming College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lycoming College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lycoming College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lycoming College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Lycoming College | 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lycoming College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lycoming College or Hampton University?
- Lycoming College is 70% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Lycoming College than Hampton University ($44,544.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Hampton University ($19,697 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 9.2% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,986 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 210.1% larger than aid received Hampton University ($42,509 vs. $13,710)
Lycoming College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lycoming College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Lycoming College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 14 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Lycoming College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lycoming College 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 Lycoming College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Hampton University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,900)
- Hampton University and Lycoming College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and Lycoming College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/