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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Hampden Sydney College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
George Washington | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 | Jan 5, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 35% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 846 students)
George Washington vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- George Washington University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than HSC- Hampden-Sydney for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $48,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at George Washington than Hampden Sydney College ($62,110.00 vs. $48,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampden Sydney College than George Washington ($29,899 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 7.4% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,634 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than George Washington University (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 4.8% larger than aid received George Washington University ($36,954 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington 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 George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 182 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
George Washington vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Hampden Sydney College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $26,500 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $54,000)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/