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Overview |
Lafayette College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Lafayette College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 846 students)
Lafayette College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Lafayette College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than HSC- Hampden-Sydney for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $48,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Lafayette College than Hampden Sydney College ($58,110.00 vs. $48,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampden Sydney College than Lafayette College ($29,899 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 18.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($14,634 vs. $17,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College as Hampden Sydney College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 47.9% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($36,954 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College 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 Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 182 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College 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 Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Hampden Sydney College (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $27,000 more per year than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $54,000)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/