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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 23% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 876 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or University of Lynchburg?
- Hampden Sydney College is 40% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than University of Lynchburg ($49,754.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($22,921 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 14% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($13,250 vs. $15,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 44.6% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($37,555 vs. $25,972)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 98 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than University of Lynchburg (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $7,600 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/