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Overview |
Hampton University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 69% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hampton University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hampton University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,286 students)
Hampton University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Penn College?
- Hampton University is 69.6% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Hampton University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($26,198.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Hampton University ($23,030 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 7.1% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,130 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (86% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 89% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($13,710 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Hampton University .
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Hampton University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/