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Overview |
Hamline University | SVU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hamline University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 900/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hamline University | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $244 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Hamline University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,053 students)
Hamline University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or SVU?
- Hamline University is 141.5% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.5% higher at Hamline University than Southern Virginia University ($45,540.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than SVU ($23,021 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 22.5% lower than costs at Hamline University ($9,150 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 303.2% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($33,013 vs. $8,188)
Hamline University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 86 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or SVU? 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 SVU and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Southern Virginia University (68% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $14,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $596 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $24,250)
- SVU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($244 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/