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Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU Randolph-Macon JMU Washington and Lee WPI Baruch Bentley Hunter| Penn State York | Hampden Sydney College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | York, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 707 | 876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,159 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,372 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State York | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,012 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Penn State York | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State York | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampden Sydney College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (876 students vs. 707 students)
Penn State York vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 240.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.6% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Penn State York ($49,754.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($19,159 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 12.4% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($13,448 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Penn State York (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 348.6% larger than aid received Penn State York ($37,555 vs. $8,372)
Penn State York vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York 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 Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 62 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Penn State York students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
Penn State York vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Penn State York (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $1,300 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,000)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/