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Randolph-Macon JMU Washington and Lee Harding University Wofford College CNU Longwood University University of Missouri-Kansas City Sewanee UVA Elon Roanoke College| Oklahoma Christian University | Hampden Sydney College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,743 | 876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,680 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,810 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,308 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,367 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,327 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
OC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 37% | ||
Campus |
OC | 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 876 students)
OC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 102.7% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.7% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Oklahoma Christian University ($49,754.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($21,810 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 74.1% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($8,680 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 130.3% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($37,555 vs. $16,308)
OC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC 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 OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 6 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
OC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC 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 OC.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $12,200 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/