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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 79% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 876 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Liberty University?
- Hampden Sydney College is 141.8% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Liberty University ($49,754.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampden Sydney College than Liberty University ($29,578 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 17% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,919 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Liberty University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 212.4% larger than aid received Liberty University ($37,555 vs. $12,023)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 42 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Liberty University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/