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Overview |
Ship | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,162 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ship | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,048 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,538 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,462 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
Ship | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,367 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 5,590 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 840/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ship | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ship | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ship | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ship | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Ship | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 3,286 students)
Ship vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 173.8% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.7% higher at Hampton University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($26,198.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Hampton University ($21,462 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 12.5% lower than costs at Hampton University ($11,538 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Hampton University (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 80.6% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,710 vs. $7,593)
Ship vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Ship .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 41 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Ship vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship 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 Ship.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Hampton University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $300 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,900)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/