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Overview |
Hampton University | PLU | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
Hampton University | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hampton University | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hampton University | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | PLU | ||
| 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
- Hampton University is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,633 students)
Hampton University vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 88.8% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at PLU than Hampton University ($49,472.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Hampton University ($24,825 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 9.8% lower than costs at Hampton University ($11,826 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Hampton University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 165.8% larger than aid received Hampton University ($36,435 vs. $13,710)
Hampton University vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 97 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming PLU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or PLU? 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 PLU and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Hampton University (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $46,900)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/