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MBTS Randolph-Macon JMU Washington and Lee Wofford College CNU University of Missouri-Kansas City Longwood University Sewanee UVA NWOSU Elon| Southwestern College | Hampden Sydney College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,139 | 876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,330 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,330 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,356 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,337 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,433 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,333 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Southwestern College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern 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
- Southwestern College is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,139 students vs. 876 students)
Southwestern College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Southwestern College for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $38,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Southwestern College ($49,754.00 vs. $38,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($27,337 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 33.1% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,356 vs. $15,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College as Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 42.1% larger than aid received Southwestern College ($37,555 vs. $26,433)
Southwestern College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 113 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Southwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (65%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
Southwestern College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Southwestern College (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $900 more per year than Southwestern College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $53,100)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/