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ECSU NSU Howard SCSU Old Dominion CCSU NCAT VSU Delaware State University Bowie State University Morgan State Virginia Union University| Western Connecticut State University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 86% |
Admission |
WestConn | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 78% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,286 students)
WestConn vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 305.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Hampton University than Western Connecticut State University ($26,198.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Hampton University ($15,862 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 12.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,986 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Western Connecticut State University (86% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($13,710 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
WestConn vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $500 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,900)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/