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Overview |
McKendree University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 851 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,700 | $47,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,700 | $47,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $14,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,869 | $33,331 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,625 | $30,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 2,907 | ||
| Admitted | 1,371 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 36.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Considered but not required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McKendree University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,958 students vs. 851 students)
McKendree University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 48.3% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($47,014.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than McKendree University ($47,014.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($20,869 vs. $33,331)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 30.2% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($10,970 vs. $14,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than McKendree University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 27.1% larger than aid received McKendree University ($30,030 vs. $23,625)
McKendree University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree 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 McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 106 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (36.8%)
McKendree University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than McKendree University (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $5,700 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/