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Overview |
Kean | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Kean | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Kean | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 876 students)
Kean vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 346.8% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.9% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Kean University ($49,754.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($11,593 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 9.8% lower than costs at Kean University ($15,110 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 189.3% larger than aid received Kean University ($37,555 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 184 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
Kean vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? 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 HSC- Hampden-Sydney and Kean.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Kean University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean 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 Kean students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/