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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley NSU Howard Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Old Dominion Vassar| Mount Holyoke College | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Hampton University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 86% |
Admission |
MHC | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MHC | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 78% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Hampton University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 122.5% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at MHC than Hampton University ($58,280.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than MHC ($32,421 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 32.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,986 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Mount Holyoke College (86% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 186.7% larger than aid received Hampton University ($39,304 vs. $13,710)
MHC vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Hampton University (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,900)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/