Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Randolph-Macon JMU Washington and Lee IWU Wofford College CNU Longwood University University of Missouri-Kansas City Sewanee UVA Elon Roanoke College| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Hampden Sydney College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MVNU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | hsc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MVNU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $48,188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MVNU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 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 |
MVNU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MVNU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
MVNU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MVNU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,941 students vs. 846 students)
MVNU vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 42.1% more expensive to attend than MVNU for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($48,188.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($23,391 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 52.2% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($9,612 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 59.3% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($36,954 vs. $23,202)
MVNU vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU 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 MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 65 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
MVNU vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $7,900 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,100)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/