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Overview |
Wilkes | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Wilkes | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Wilkes | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,286 students)
Wilkes vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Hampton University?
- Wilkes University is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Wilkes than Hampton University ($39,134.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Hampton University ($27,918 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 22.1% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,986 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Hampton University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 114.7% larger than aid received Hampton University ($29,441 vs. $13,710)
Wilkes vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 33 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Wilkes vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Hampton University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,900)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes 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/