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Overview |
Chatham | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Chatham | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Chatham | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 876 students)
Chatham vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Chatham University ($49,754.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($29,051 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 5.5% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($14,324 vs. $15,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Chatham University ($37,555 vs. $27,984)
Chatham vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham 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 Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
Chatham vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham 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 Chatham.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Chatham University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/