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Overview |
PennWest California | Hampton University | ||
| Location | California, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 86% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 840/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest California | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 78% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,286 students)
PennWest California vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 239.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.4% higher at Hampton University than PennWest California ($26,198.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 24.7% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,416 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than PennWest California (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($13,710 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 98 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
PennWest California vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than PennWest California (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $4,400 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/