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WSSU NSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Old Dominion Morgan State ECU UNC Charlotte NC State| North Carolina A & T State University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $28,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $17,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
NCAT | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 12,119 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 5,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 857/1226 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 78% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,649 students)
NCAT vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 640.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Hampton University than North Carolina A & T State University ($26,198.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Hampton University ($10,258 vs. $28,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 47% lower than costs at Hampton University ($8,832 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Hampton University (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 63% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($17,446 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 110 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (48.3%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $8,800 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,100)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/