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Overview |
College of the Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Point Lookout, MO | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofo.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,611 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,754 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
College of the Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,239 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 473 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1234 | 1040/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
College of the Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
College of the Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
College of the Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 35% | ||
Campus |
College of the Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Ozarks is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,487 students vs. 846 students)
College of the Ozarks vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 143.4% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.4% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than College of the Ozarks ($48,188.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($12,611 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 78.5% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($8,200 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 97% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($36,954 vs. $18,754)
College of the Ozarks vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks 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 College of the Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 43 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
College of the Ozarks vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Ozarks 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 College of the Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than College of the Ozarks (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $17,200 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/