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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,754 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,754 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,110 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,578 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,555 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,224 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 1,115 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 75% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,277 students vs. 876 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than HSC- Hampden-Sydney for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $49,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Washington and Lee than Hampden Sydney College ($63,315.00 vs. $49,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($24,667 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 17% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,110 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 55.3% larger than aid received Hampden Sydney College ($58,323 vs. $37,555)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 283 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney has a higher acceptance rate (50.1%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Hampden Sydney College (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $35,000 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $54,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/