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Overview |
Meredith | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 3,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $28,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $17,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Meredith | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 12,119 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 5,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 857/1226 | ||
| 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 |
Meredith | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Meredith | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (3,649 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Hampton University?
- Meredith College is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Meredith than Hampton University ($43,816.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Hampton University ($23,405 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 0.5% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,920 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Hampton University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 84% larger than aid received Hampton University ($32,095 vs. $17,446)
Meredith vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 16 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Meredith vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Hampton University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/