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Overview |
NC State | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
NC State | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
NC State | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NC State | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 846 students)
NC State vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 637.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($48,188.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($14,852 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 14.8% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,748 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 302.5% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,954 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State 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 NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 152 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming NC State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
NC State vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Hampden Sydney College (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $3,200 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $54,000)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/