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Randolph-Macon JMU University of Lynchburg Washington and Lee Wofford College CNU Longwood University University of Missouri-Kansas City Sewanee UVA Elon Roanoke College| Hampden Sydney College | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Randolph | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 634 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 23% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampden Sydney College is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (876 students vs. 634 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Randolph?
- Hampden Sydney College is 75.6% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Randolph College ($49,754.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($20,856 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 27.1% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,890 vs. $15,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 63.4% larger than aid received Randolph College ($37,555 vs. $22,982)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 98 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Randolph? 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 Randolph and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Randolph College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $43,200)
- Randolph College and HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph College 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 Randolph students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/