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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 86% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Coastal Carolina | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,286 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 128.6% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Coastal Carolina than Hampton University ($28,310.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Hampton University ($14,016 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 22.2% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,628 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coastal Carolina University than Hampton University (88% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 29.2% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($13,710 vs. $10,610)
Coastal Carolina vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 11 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Coastal Carolina University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,200)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $2,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($24,930 vs. $27,000)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/