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Maryland George Washington NSU UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Hampton University | Howard University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hampton University | Howard | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,649 | 13,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | #249 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | howard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Howard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $32,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $32,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $16,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,576 | $30,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,446 | $21,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Howard | ||
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| Applied | 12,119 | 30,342 | ||
| Admitted | 5,850 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 857/1226 | 1100/1298 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hampton University | Howard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Howard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Howard | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hampton University | Howard | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 91% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Howard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 3,649 students)
Hampton University vs. Howard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Howard?
- Howard University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Howard than Hampton University ($32,878.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than Howard ($28,576 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 26.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,986 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Hampton University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Hampton University ($21,422 vs. $17,446)
Hampton University vs. Howard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Howard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 85 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (48.3%) than Howard (34.9%)
Hampton University vs. Howard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Howard? 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 Howard and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Hampton University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,900)
- Howard University and Hampton University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Howard University and Hampton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/