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Overview |
Marywood | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Marywood | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marywood | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marywood | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Marywood | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 846 students)
Marywood vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Marywood University ($48,188.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($22,504 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 0.4% lower than costs at Marywood University ($14,634 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 30.1% larger than aid received Marywood University ($36,954 vs. $28,401)
Marywood vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood 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 Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 87 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Marywood vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood 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 Marywood.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Marywood University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $41,100)
- Hampden Sydney College and Marywood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and Marywood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/