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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | AMU | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 66% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,335 students vs. 876 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or AMU?
- Hampden Sydney College is 84.8% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Ave Maria University ($49,754.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($23,515 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 7% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($14,125 vs. $15,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 88.1% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($37,555 vs. $19,967)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 14 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney has a higher acceptance rate (50.1%) than AMU (44.8%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or AMU? 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 AMU and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Ave Maria University (67% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/