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Overview |
PC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
PC | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 35% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 846 students)
PC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 23.6% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Presbyterian College ($48,188.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($21,571 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 29.5% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($11,300 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($36,954 vs. $34,379)
PC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC 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 PC .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 30 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming PC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
PC vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Hampden Sydney College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $6,300 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/