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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,770 students vs. 876 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or LGCNHS?
- Hampden Sydney College is 58.3% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($49,754.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampden Sydney College than LGCNHS ($29,578 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 42.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($15,110 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 464.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($37,555 vs. $6,657)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney has a higher acceptance rate (50.1%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $2,700 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS 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/