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SCAD Randolph-Macon JMU Washington and Lee UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU Wofford College CNU Longwood University University of Missouri-Kansas City Sewanee| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Hampden Sydney College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCSA | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 846 students)
UNCSA vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 641.7% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.1% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($48,188.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($11,251 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 13.4% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,902 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 240% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($36,954 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA 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 UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 4 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $14,900 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $39,100)
- Hampden Sydney College and UNCSA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and UNCSA 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 UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/