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Overview |
Principia College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Principia College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Principia College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Principia College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Principia College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampden Sydney College is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (846 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Principia College ($48,188.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($18,039 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Principia College are 13.7% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,870 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Principia College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 36.6% larger than aid received Principia College ($36,954 vs. $27,051)
Principia College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia 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 Principia College .
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Principia College has a higher acceptance rate (47.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Principia College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/