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Overview |
Susquahanna | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,247 | 3,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,600 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,600 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,700 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,258 | $28,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,318 | $17,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,974 | 12,119 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 5,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,649 students vs. 2,247 students)
Susquahanna vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Hampton University?
- Susquehanna University is 116% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at Susquahanna than Hampton University ($56,600.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Hampton University ($27,258 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 20.9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,986 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Hampton University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 159.8% larger than aid received Hampton University ($45,318 vs. $17,446)
Susquahanna vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Susquahanna vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Hampton University (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $46,900)
- Hampton University and Susquahanna graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and Susquahanna graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/