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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | SU | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | SU | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 42% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 876 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or SU?
- Hampden Sydney College is 43.7% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Shenandoah University ($49,754.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($26,400 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 28.1% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,800 vs. $15,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 55.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($37,555 vs. $24,100)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 107 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or SU? 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 SU and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Shenandoah University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $5,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/