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Overview |
Rust College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Rust College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 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 |
Rust College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rust College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Rust College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | 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
- Hampden Sydney College is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (846 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 386.7% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 386.7% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Rust College ($48,188.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($8,151 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 181.4% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($5,200 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Rust College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 332.3% larger than aid received Rust College ($36,954 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust 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 Rust College .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 332 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Rust College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Rust College (67% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $28,900 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $25,100)
- Hampden Sydney College students graduate with a $837 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,837)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/