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Overview |
Dickinson College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 86% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson 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 Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Hampton University?
- Dickinson College is 132% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132% higher at Dickinson College than Hampton University ($60,776.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than Dickinson College ($32,421 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 22.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,986 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Hampton University (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 188.5% larger than aid received Hampton University ($39,554 vs. $13,710)
Dickinson College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Dickinson College .
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson 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 Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Hampton University (84% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/