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Overview |
Benedict College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedict College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
Benedict College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | 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, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedict College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedict College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Benedict College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,840 students)
Benedict College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 79.4% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Hampton University than Benedict College ($26,198.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Hampton University ($17,845 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 96.8% lower than costs at Hampton University ($6,600 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Hampton University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Benedict College ($13,710 vs. $12,093)
Benedict College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Benedict College .
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Benedict College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict College 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 Benedict College.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Benedict College (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $25,000)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/