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Overview |
Lesley University | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lesley University | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lesley University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 3,286 students)
Lesley University vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Hampton University?
- Lesley University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($30,514.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Lesley University than Hampton University ($30,514.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than Hampton University ($32,414 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 47.4% lower than costs at Lesley University ($12,986 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lesley University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Hampton University ($16,279 vs. $13,710)
Lesley University vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Lesley University .
- The average SAT score at Lesley University (1066) is 46 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Lesley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lesley University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Lesley University vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University 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 Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Lesley University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Lesley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/