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Overview |
ECSU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
ECSU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 78% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Hampton University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 2,519.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 424% higher at Hampton University than Elizabeth City State University ($26,198.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Hampton University ($4,120 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 48.8% lower than costs at Hampton University ($8,727 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Hampton University (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 54.4% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($13,710 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 176 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Elizabeth City State University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $16,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/