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Overview |
Columbia International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,631 | 876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,700 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,700 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,320 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,883 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 372 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 363 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbia International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International University | 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
- Columbia International University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,631 students vs. 876 students)
Columbia International University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 86.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $26,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Columbia International University ($49,754.00 vs. $26,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($21,320 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 26.4% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,950 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Columbia International University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 98.9% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($37,555 vs. $18,883)
Columbia International University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International 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 Columbia International University .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 67 points higher than at Columbia International University (1045)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Columbia International University (23)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- Columbia International University has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
Columbia International University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International 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 Columbia International University.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Columbia International University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $20,600 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia International University 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 Columbia International University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/