Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Hampden Sydney College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | vt.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $12,698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 72% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 33% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 876 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Virginia Tech?
- Hampden Sydney College is 291.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Virginia Tech ($49,754.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($22,205 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 1.5% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($14,888 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 339.7% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($37,555 vs. $8,542)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 98 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Hampden Sydney College (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $11,000 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $54,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/