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Overview |
Ashland College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Ashland College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ashland College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Ashland College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 846 students)
Ashland College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 109.5% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Ashland University ($48,188.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($20,342 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 27.9% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,440 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Hampden Sydney College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 102% larger than aid received Ashland University ($36,954 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 67 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Ashland College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? 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 HSC- Hampden-Sydney and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Ashland University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/