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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | VWC | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 846 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,188 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,188 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,634 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,899 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,954 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 846 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or VWC?
- Hampden Sydney College is 33.8% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Virginia Wesleyan College ($48,188.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($23,046 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 32.2% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,070 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 34% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($36,954 vs. $27,568)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 130 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or VWC? 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 VWC and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $12,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan 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 VWC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/