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Overview |
AU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
AU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 78% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,286 students)
AU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Hampton University?
- Anderson University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at AU than Hampton University ($30,860.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Hampton University ($21,633 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 15.6% lower than costs at Hampton University ($11,230 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 78% larger than aid received Hampton University ($24,409 vs. $13,710)
AU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 58 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Anderson University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $9,400 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/