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Overview |
UMBC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 846 students)
UMBC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 432.1% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($48,188.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($17,692 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 9.4% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($13,378 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 315.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($36,954 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC 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 UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 97 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
UMBC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $5,500 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $54,000)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC 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/