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Overview |
Wilkes | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Wilkes | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Academics |
Wilkes | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Wilkes | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 846 students)
Wilkes vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Wilkes University ($48,188.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($27,918 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 8.3% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,634 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Wilkes University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 25.5% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($36,954 vs. $29,441)
Wilkes vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes 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 Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 59 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Wilkes vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Wilkes University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $4,200 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,000)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/