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Overview |
Bryn Athyn College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Bryn Athyn, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 285 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynathyn.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Athyn College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,140 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,140 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,449 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,305 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,720 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Bryn Athyn College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 463 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1253 | 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 |
Bryn Athyn College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Athyn College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Bryn Athyn College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bryn Athyn College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Athyn College | 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
- Hampden Sydney College is larger than than Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (846 students vs. 285 students)
Bryn Athyn College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Athyn College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 91.7% more expensive to attend than Bryn Athyn College for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($48,188.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($21,305 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church are 8.8% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($13,449 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 108.5% larger than aid received Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($36,954 vs. $17,720)
Bryn Athyn College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Athyn College 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 Bryn Athyn College .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 160 points higher than at Bryn Athyn College (952)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bryn Athyn College (21)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bryn Athyn College (2.87)
- Bryn Athyn College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Bryn Athyn College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Athyn College 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 Bryn Athyn College.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (67% vs. 30%)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Athyn College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/