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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond NSU BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Howard| Wake Forest University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 86% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,286 students)
Wake Forest vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Hampton University?
- Wake Forest University is 132.9% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at Wake Forest than Hampton University ($61,012.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Hampton University ($26,197 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 28.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,986 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Wake Forest University (86% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 295.6% larger than aid received Hampton University ($54,233 vs. $13,710)
Wake Forest vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Wake Forest .
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Hampton University (88% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $30,300 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $46,900)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/