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Overview |
Laurel University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Laurel University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Laurel University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Laurel University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | - | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 35% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampden Sydney College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (846 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 358.9% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.9% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Laurel University ($48,188.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($19,269 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 57.7% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($9,280 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 494.9% larger than aid received Laurel University ($36,954 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel 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 Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 218 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel 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 Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Laurel University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $38,900)
- Hampden Sydney College students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/