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Overview |
MCNY | Hampton University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 663 | 3,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,334 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,481 | $28,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,565 | $17,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
MCNY | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 81 | 12,119 | ||
| Admitted | 62 | 5,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
MCNY | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCNY | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
MCNY | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 78% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (3,649 students vs. 663 students)
MCNY vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Hampton University than Metropolitan College of New York ($26,198.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan College of New York than Hampton University ($27,481 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 5.3% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,334 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Hampton University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 165.7% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($17,446 vs. $6,565)
MCNY vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- MCNY has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
MCNY vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $6,400 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,500)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,500)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($279 vs. $356)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/