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RPI NSU Clark University Holy Cross RIT Howard Stevens Northeastern Old Dominion Worcester State University UMass NCAT| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
WPI | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
WPI | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 78% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Hampton University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,286 students)
WPI vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Hampton University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 113.8% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at WPI than Hampton University ($56,000.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than WPI ($32,421 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 27.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,986 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Hampton University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 97.4% larger than aid received Hampton University ($27,059 vs. $13,710)
WPI vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Hampton University (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $35,800 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,900)
- Hampton University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and WPI graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/