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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Milligan | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 47% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milligan University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,200 students vs. 876 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Milligan?
- Hampden Sydney College is 32% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Milligan University ($49,754.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($21,463 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 88.9% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($8,000 vs. $15,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 31.7% larger than aid received Milligan University ($37,555 vs. $28,521)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 16 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (70.3%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Milligan? 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 Milligan and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/