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Overview |
Bellarmine University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 846 students)
Bellarmine University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Bellarmine University ($48,188.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($22,813 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 50.6% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($9,714 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Bellarmine University ($36,954 vs. $36,264)
Bellarmine University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 8 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Bellarmine University 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 Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Bellarmine University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/