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Overview |
Hampton University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,649 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,576 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,446 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 36% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,119 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 5,850 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 857/1226 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hampton University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 3,649 students)
Hampton University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Penn State?
- Hampton University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Penn State than Hampton University ($39,626.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Hampton University ($27,450 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 0.3% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,986 vs. $13,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Penn State Main Campus (87% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 50.7% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($17,446 vs. $11,577)
Hampton University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 182 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Hampton University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Penn State? 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 State and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Hampton University (87% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $8,400 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,900)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/