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Overview |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 846 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsc.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,188 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,188 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,634 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,899 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,954 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 57% |
Admission |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 75% | ||
Campus |
HSC- Hampden-Sydney | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 846 students)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 25.2% more expensive to attend than HSC- Hampden-Sydney for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $48,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at University of Richmond than Hampden Sydney College ($60,330.00 vs. $48,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($29,248 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($14,634 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than University of Richmond (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 25.5% larger than aid received Hampden Sydney College ($46,385 vs. $36,954)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or HSC- Hampden-Sydney .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 225 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond 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 University of Richmond (24.4%)
HSC- Hampden-Sydney vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSC- Hampden-Sydney or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and HSC- Hampden-Sydney.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Hampden Sydney College (83% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $19,900 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $54,000)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,852 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($21,148 vs. $27,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/