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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW| College of Charleston | Hampden Sydney College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CofC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
CofC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
CofC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 846 students)
CofC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 284.9% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than College of Charleston ($48,188.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($21,120 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 12.7% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,986 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 289% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($36,954 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC 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 CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 29 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
CofC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than College of Charleston (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $7,800 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/