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Overview |
Hampton University | SVU | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,649 | 967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,576 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,446 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampton University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,119 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 5,850 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 857/1226 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hampton University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (3,649 students vs. 967 students)
Hampton University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or SVU?
- Hampton University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Hampton University than Southern Virginia University ($26,198.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Hampton University ($25,440 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 38.5% lower than costs at Hampton University ($9,376 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Hampton University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 124.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($17,446 vs. $7,775)
Hampton University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 21 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Hampton University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or SVU? 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 SVU and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Southern Virginia University (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $6,300 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/