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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,946 | 876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,794 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,414 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,557 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,476 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 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 South Carolina-Upstate | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | 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 South Carolina Upstate is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (4,946 students vs. 876 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 343.9% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.4% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than University of South Carolina Upstate ($49,754.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($13,794 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 50.5% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($10,040 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 260.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($37,555 vs. $10,414)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate 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 South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 162 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (50.1%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate 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 South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $14,700 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/