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Overview |
Hampton University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
Hampton University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hampton University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Hampton University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 3,286 students)
Hampton University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or WVSU?
- Hampton University is 222.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Hampton University than West Virginia State University ($26,198.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Hampton University ($11,684 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 6.3% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,214 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Hampton University (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 44.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($13,710 vs. $9,482)
Hampton University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 93 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than West Virginia State University (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $14,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/