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NSU UT Dallas Baylor Howard UNT St. Edward's University- St. Edward's TCU Abilene Christian University OBU Old Dominion UT Arlington NCAT| Dallas Baptist University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DBU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,201 | 3,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #533 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,510 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,510 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,215 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,275 | $28,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,054 | $17,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
DBU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,018 | 12,119 | ||
| Admitted | 7,303 | 5,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1217 | 857/1226 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
DBU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
DBU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
DBU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 78% | ||
Campus |
DBU | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dallas Baptist University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,201 students vs. 3,649 students)
DBU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or Hampton University?
- Dallas Baptist University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($36,510.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at DBU than Hampton University ($36,510.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than DBU ($28,576 vs. $30,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 27.1% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,215 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than Hampton University (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Hampton University ($19,054 vs. $17,446)
DBU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or DBU .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 35 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming DBU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman DBU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
DBU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU 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 DBU.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Hampton University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $800 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,900)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More DBU 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/