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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | NSU | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 6,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $5,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $17,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $11,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $12,272 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $11,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 10,211 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 8,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 840/1100 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 31% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (6,045 students vs. 876 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or NSU?
- Hampden Sydney College is 739.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.5% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Norfolk State University ($49,754.00 vs. $17,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($12,272 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 29.2% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,692 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 236.7% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($37,555 vs. $11,153)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 304 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or NSU? 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 NSU and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Norfolk State University (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $17,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $36,700)
- Hampden Sydney College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/