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Overview |
Eastern | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 876 students)
Eastern vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 406.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.5% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Eastern Kentucky University ($49,754.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($10,852 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 28.8% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,735 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 227.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($37,555 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 84 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
Eastern vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/