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Overview |
CAU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 86% |
Admission |
CAU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 78% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 3,286 students)
CAU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Hampton University than Clark Atlanta University ($26,198.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark Atlanta University than Hampton University ($30,015 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 18.2% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,982 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Clark Atlanta University (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($13,710 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 170 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Clark Atlanta University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $8,500 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,400)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU 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/