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Overview |
Eastern University | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 3,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $28,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $17,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 87% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 12,119 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 5,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Eastern University | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern University | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 3,649 students)
Eastern University vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Hampton University?
- Eastern University is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Eastern University than Hampton University ($36,760.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Hampton University ($21,900 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 1.4% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,986 vs. $13,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Eastern University (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 79.5% larger than aid received Hampton University ($31,308 vs. $17,446)
Eastern University vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 6 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Eastern University vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Hampton University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/