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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU NSU Howard Stevenson University Bowie State University Goucher College URI| Towson University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 86% |
Admission |
TU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 78% | ||
Campus |
TU | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 3,286 students)
TU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 262% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Hampton University than Towson University ($26,198.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Hampton University ($14,443 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 5.1% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,986 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Towson University (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Towson University ($13,710 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 61 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
TU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Hampton University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU 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/