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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 |
Cedar Crest College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 846 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 12% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Cedar Crest College ($48,188.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($23,500 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 15% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,722 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 14% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($36,954 vs. $32,415)
Cedar Crest College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 144 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Cedar Crest College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Cedar Crest College (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,800)
- Hampden Sydney College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/