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Overview |
WCU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 86% |
Admission |
WCU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
WCU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
WCU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 78% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 3,286 students)
WCU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 239.5% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Hampton University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($26,198.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Hampton University ($22,973 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 9.6% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,986 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (86% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 151.9% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,710 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or WCU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 52 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming WCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
WCU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Hampton University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,100 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,900)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/