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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | PHC | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 846 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,188 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,188 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,634 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,899 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,954 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 83% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampden Sydney College is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (846 students vs. 409 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or PHC?
- Hampden Sydney College is 69.7% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Patrick Henry College ($48,188.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($26,095 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 32.8% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,020 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Patrick Henry College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 173.1% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($36,954 vs. $13,531)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or PHC? 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 PHC and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/