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TU NSU Frostburg State University UMES Howard Maryland Delaware State University Old Dominion Loyola University Maryland NCAT UMBC VSU| Salisbury University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 |
Salisbury | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,286 students)
Salisbury vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 246.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Hampton University than Salisbury University ($26,198.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Hampton University ($19,756 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 0% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,986 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Hampton University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 98.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($13,710 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Salisbury vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Hampton University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,900)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/