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Overview |
University of Mount Union | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Mount Union | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | 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
- University of Mount Union is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 876 students)
University of Mount Union vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 42.2% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than University of Mount Union ($49,754.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($22,835 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 31.4% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,500 vs. $15,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 56.2% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($37,555 vs. $24,047)
University of Mount Union vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 34 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
University of Mount Union vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than University of Mount Union (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,200)
- Hampden Sydney College and University of Mount Union graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and University of Mount Union graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/