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Overview |
Augustana University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,086 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,332 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,332 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,148 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,920 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 2,069 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1325 | 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 |
Augustana University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | 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
- Augustana University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 846 students)
Augustana University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Augustana University ($48,188.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($23,843 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 60% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($9,148 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 32.4% larger than aid received Augustana University ($36,954 vs. $27,920)
Augustana University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University 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 Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 52 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Augustana University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Augustana University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana University 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 Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Augustana University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,800)
- Hampden Sydney College and Augustana University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and Augustana University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/