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Overview |
Tennessee | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Tennessee | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1040/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Tennessee | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 846 students)
Tennessee vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 325.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than The University of Tennessee ($48,188.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($21,880 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 20.4% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,150 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than The University of Tennessee (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 248.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($36,954 vs. $10,593)
Tennessee vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee 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 Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 102 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Tennessee vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than The University of Tennessee (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $2,300 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $54,000)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee 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 Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/