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Overview |
La Salle University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
La Salle University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 |
La Salle University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
La Salle University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | 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
- La Salle University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 846 students)
La Salle University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 47.6% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than La Salle University ($48,188.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($17,552 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 0.6% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($14,550 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 27.3% larger than aid received La Salle University ($36,954 vs. $29,025)
La Salle University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University 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 La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 122 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
La Salle University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University 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 La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is the same as at Hampden Sydney College (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $4,300 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $54,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and La Salle University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and La Salle University 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 La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/