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Overview |
Methodist | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Methodist | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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 |
Methodist | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Methodist | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Hampton University?
- Methodist University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Methodist than Hampton University ($37,438.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Methodist University than Hampton University ($28,129 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 1.2% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,828 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Hampton University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 85% larger than aid received Hampton University ($25,361 vs. $13,710)
Methodist vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 65 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Methodist vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Methodist University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,700)
- Hampton University and Methodist graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and Methodist graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/