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NSU Howard Old Dominion NCAT VSU Delaware State University Bowie State University Morgan State Virginia Union University Temple Tuskegee University Morehouse| Bennett College for Women | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
Bennett College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bennett College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 63.7% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at Hampton University than Bennett College for Women ($26,198.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Hampton University ($20,545 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 42.7% lower than costs at Hampton University ($9,100 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 9.4% larger than aid received Hampton University ($14,996 vs. $13,710)
Bennett College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett 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 Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Bennett College for Women (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $32,400)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/