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CCSU NSU ECSU Howard UNH Quinnipiac WestConn Old Dominion SHU NCAT VSU University of Bridgeport| Southern Connecticut State University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 86% |
Admission |
SCSU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
SCSU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 78% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,286 students)
SCSU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 304.9% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Hampton University than Southern Connecticut State University ($26,198.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Hampton University ($18,712 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 8.4% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,986 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Southern Connecticut State University (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 87.6% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($13,710 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 102 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
SCSU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $1,100 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/