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Overview |
Hampton University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,649 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,576 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,446 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 55% |
Admission |
Hampton University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,119 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 5,850 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 857/1226 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hampton University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 3,649 students)
Hampton University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or Virginia Tech?
- Hampton University is 106.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Virginia Tech than Hampton University ($33,310.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Hampton University ($22,205 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 14.6% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,986 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Virginia Tech (87% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 104.2% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($17,446 vs. $8,542)
Hampton University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 190 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Hampton University (48.3%)
Hampton University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Hampton University (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $18,100 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $46,900)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/