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Overview |
MLC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MLC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 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 |
MLC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
MLC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MLC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Martin Luther College is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 846 students)
MLC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 176.6% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.6% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Martin Luther College ($48,188.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($22,293 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 112.7% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($6,880 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Hampden Sydney College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 486.5% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($36,954 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC 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 MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 33 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming MLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
MLC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC 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 MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Hampden Sydney College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $16,000 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/