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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University NSU Howard UNCG Old Dominion ECSU Wake Forest VSU Delaware State University Bowie State University| Winston Salem State University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 86% |
Admission |
WSSU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WSSU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 78% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 3,286 students)
WSSU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 670.3% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Hampton University than Winston Salem State University ($26,198.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Hampton University ($14,097 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 15.7% lower than costs at Hampton University ($11,220 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University as Hampton University (86% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($13,710 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 150 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Winston Salem State University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $11,200 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/