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Overview |
SHU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
SHU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
SHU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 78% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,286 students)
SHU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Hampton University?
- Sacred Heart University is 76.8% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at SHU than Hampton University ($46,310.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than SHU ($32,421 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 34.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,986 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Hampton University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 42.1% larger than aid received Hampton University ($19,484 vs. $13,710)
SHU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Hampton University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $46,900)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/