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Overview |
Caldwell University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 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 |
Caldwell University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Caldwell University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | 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
- Caldwell University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 846 students)
Caldwell University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 34% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Caldwell University ($48,188.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($20,612 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 9.2% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($13,399 vs. $14,634)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University as Hampden Sydney College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($36,954 vs. $30,231)
Caldwell University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University 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 Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 143 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Caldwell University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University 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 Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Caldwell University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/