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Overview |
Gannon University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,665 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,620 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,620 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,410 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,200 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Gannon University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,678 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 5,399 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1040/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gannon University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gannon University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 846 students)
Gannon University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Gannon University ($48,188.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($22,200 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 5.3% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,634 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Gannon University ($36,954 vs. $26,172)
Gannon University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon 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 Gannon University .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 77 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Gannon University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon 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 Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Gannon University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Gannon University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $52,900)
- Hampden Sydney College and Gannon University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and Gannon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/