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Overview |
Penn State York | Hampton University | ||
| Location | York, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 707 | 3,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,159 | $28,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,372 | $17,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 87% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,012 | 12,119 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 5,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State York | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State York | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | 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 Penn State York based on total student enrollment (3,649 students vs. 707 students)
Penn State York vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 79.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Hampton University than Penn State York ($26,198.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Hampton University ($19,159 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 3.6% lower than costs at Penn State York ($12,986 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Penn State York (87% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 108.4% larger than aid received Penn State York ($17,446 vs. $8,372)
Penn State York vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 30 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Penn State York vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Penn State York (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $8,400 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,900)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/