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Overview |
Rowan University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
Rowan University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 |
Rowan University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Rowan University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 846 students)
Rowan University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 349.7% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.6% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Rowan University ($48,188.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($20,963 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 9% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,634 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Rowan University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 228.6% larger than aid received Rowan University ($36,954 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University 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 Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 47 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Rowan University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University 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 Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Hampden Sydney College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $700 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/