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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Hampden Sydney College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | JMU | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 26% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 876 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or JMU?
- Hampden Sydney College is 528.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than James Madison University ($49,754.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($26,317 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 20.1% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,584 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 742.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($37,555 vs. $4,456)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 22 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or JMU? 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 JMU and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Hampden Sydney College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $6,300 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $54,000)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/