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Overview |
Washington College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Washington College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Washington College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Hampton University?
- Washington College is 93.2% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Washington College than Hampton University ($50,626.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Hampton University ($31,650 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 6.5% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,986 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Hampton University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 160.3% larger than aid received Hampton University ($35,683 vs. $13,710)
Washington College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Washington College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Hampton University (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,900)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/