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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Washington and Lee BC SU Roanoke College| Hampden Sydney College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 846 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,188 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,188 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,634 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,899 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,954 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 5% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 846 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Longwood University?
- Hampden Sydney College is 450.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.2% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Longwood University ($48,188.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($21,772 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 2.2% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($14,318 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 257.7% larger than aid received Longwood University ($36,954 vs. $10,332)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 127 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Longwood 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 Longwood University and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Longwood University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/