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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 |
Rutgers University-Camden | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | 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
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (5,966 students vs. 846 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 273.6% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Camden for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Rutgers University Camden ($48,188.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($14,151 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 13.2% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,923 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Rutgers University Camden (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 135.8% larger than aid received Rutgers University Camden ($36,954 vs. $15,670)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 92 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Rutgers University Camden (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $12,200 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $54,000)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/