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Overview |
Arcadia | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Arcadia | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Arcadia | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Arcadia | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 846 students)
Arcadia vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Arcadia University ($48,188.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($29,692 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 6.7% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($13,720 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Hampden Sydney College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 19.5% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($36,954 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia 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 Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 8 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Arcadia vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Arcadia University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,400)
- Hampden Sydney College and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and Arcadia 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 Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/