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Berry College Georgia State Mercer Randolph-Macon JMU Georgia KSU Washington and Lee Wofford College Georgia Tech CNU Longwood University| Oglethorpe University | Hampden Sydney College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 846 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Oglethorpe University ($48,188.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($20,094 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 1.6% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($14,400 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Oglethorpe University ($36,954 vs. $36,867)
Ogelthorpe vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe 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 Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 28 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Ogelthorpe vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe 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 Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Oglethorpe University (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $49,800)
- Hampden Sydney College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and Ogelthorpe 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 Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/