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Overview |
Mason | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 39,527 | 876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmu.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mason | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,095 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,677 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,151 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,900 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,311 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Mason | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,579 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 20,057 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Mason | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mason | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mason | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Mason | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mason | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 876 students)
Mason vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mason or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 392.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than George Mason University ($49,754.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($18,900 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 0.3% lower than costs at George Mason University ($15,110 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 232% larger than aid received George Mason University ($37,555 vs. $11,311)
Mason vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mason 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 Mason .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 41 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
Mason vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mason 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 Mason.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than George Mason University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $7,900 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/