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Overview |
Hampton University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,649 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,576 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,446 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,119 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 5,850 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 857/1226 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Hampton University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 3,649 students)
Hampton University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Liberty University?
- Hampton University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Hampton University than Liberty University ($26,198.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than Liberty University ($28,576 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 0.5% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,919 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Hampton University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 45.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($17,446 vs. $12,023)
Hampton University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 50 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Hampton University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Liberty University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/