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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,721 | 846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,857 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,846 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,428 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 2,221 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (3,721 students vs. 846 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 476.7% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($48,188.00 vs. $30,857.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($21,846 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 72.6% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($8,480 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 223.4% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($36,954 vs. $11,428)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 39 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Hampden Sydney College (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $4,200 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $3,188 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($23,812 vs. $27,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citadel Military College of South Carolina students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/