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Overview |
LRC | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 86% |
Admission |
LRC | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LRC | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
LRC | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
LRC | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 78% | ||
Campus |
LRC | Hampton University | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,068 students)
LRC vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or Hampton University?
- La Roche College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at LRC than Hampton University ($31,334.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Hampton University ($24,233 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 0.8% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,886 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Hampton University (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 52.8% larger than aid received Hampton University ($20,948 vs. $13,710)
LRC vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 81 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
LRC vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and LRC.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than La Roche College (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $2,600 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/