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Overview |
Fisk University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,600 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,600 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,578 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,580 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Fisk University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,268 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 5,158 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1450 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fisk University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Fisk University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Fisk 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisk University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,055 students vs. 846 students)
Fisk University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 123.1% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.1% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Fisk University ($48,188.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($20,578 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 27.3% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,500 vs. $14,634)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University as Hampden Sydney College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 98.9% larger than aid received Fisk University ($36,954 vs. $18,580)
Fisk University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk 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 Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 175 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Fisk University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk 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 Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Fisk University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $18,100 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fisk University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/