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Overview |
Clemson | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 28,747 | 876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,038 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,982 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,872 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,408 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,599 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Clemson | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,122 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 22,879 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.1% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clemson | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clemson | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Clemson | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | 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
- Clemson University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 876 students)
Clemson vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 254.4% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Clemson University ($49,754.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($24,408 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 17.4% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,872 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Clemson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 254.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($37,555 vs. $10,599)
Clemson vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson 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 Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 163 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney has a higher acceptance rate (50.1%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Clemson vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson 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 Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Hampden Sydney College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $3,100 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $54,000)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/