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CofC Randolph-Macon PC JMU Washington and Lee Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU| Charleston Southern University | Hampden Sydney College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 846 students)
CSU vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 63.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Charleston Southern University ($48,188.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($17,536 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 30.1% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,250 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Hampden Sydney College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 39.9% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($36,954 vs. $26,417)
CSU vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 82 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
CSU vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Charleston Southern University (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $14,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $39,800)
- Hampden Sydney College and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and CSU 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 CSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/