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Overview |
Northwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,737 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,319 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,155 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,005 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern College is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,665 students vs. 876 students)
Northwestern College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Northwestern College ($49,754.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($24,737 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 41.2% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($10,700 vs. $15,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 61% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($37,555 vs. $23,319)
Northwestern College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College 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 Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 29 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
Northwestern College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College 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 Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Northwestern College (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/