NCAT vs. Hampton University

Comparable Facts

Compare North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, NC with Hampton University in Hampton, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

North Carolina A & T State University is larger than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (14,311 students vs. 4,244 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• North Carolina A & T State University is located in Greensboro, NC (Large City setting); Hampton University is in Hampton, VA (Midsize City setting).
• North Carolina A & T State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Hampton University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: North Carolina A & T State University 20:1; Hampton University 15:1.

NCAT vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Hampton University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Hampton University ($10,097 vs. $27,428).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 38.3% lower than at Hampton University ($8,832 vs. $14,308).
• Hampton University is 349% more expensive for in-state tuition than NCAT (about $23,779 more per year; $30,592.00 vs. $6,813.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 48% higher at Hampton University than at North Carolina A & T State University (about $9,919 more per year; $30,592.00 vs. $20,673.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than at Hampton University (82% vs. 75%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 82.3% larger than aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students ($18,603 vs. $10,203).

NCAT vs. Hampton University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Hampton University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Hampton University and NCAT.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at North Carolina A & T State University (1110) is 170 points higher than at Hampton University (940).
• Incoming NCAT students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (20 vs. 17 at Hampton University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: North Carolina A & T State University 1020/1190; Hampton University 790/1090.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: North Carolina A & T State University 17/23; Hampton University 13/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: NCAT - Test optional; Hampton University - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: NCAT Jun 1, 2027; Hampton University Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman NCAT students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hampton University (3.3).
• Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (62.2%) than NCAT (49.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15% at NCAT vs. 10.3% at Hampton University.

NCAT vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for NCAT and Hampton University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Hampton University's six-year graduation rate (55%) is higher than North Carolina A & T State University's (41%).
• Graduates from Hampton University earn a median of about $8,800 more per year than NCAT graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,900 vs. $38,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Hampton University graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than NCAT graduates ($27,000 vs. $29,000).
• Among borrowers, Hampton University graduates have an estimated $20 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than NCAT graduates ($279 vs. $299).
• More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.