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Overview |
Elon | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Elon | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 10, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 846 students)
Elon vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Elon University ($48,188.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampden Sydney College than Elon ($29,899 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 5.4% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($13,886 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Elon University (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 166.2% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,954 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon 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 Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 99 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Elon vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Hampden Sydney College (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $2,200 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,000)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/