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Overview |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Mahwah, NJ | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,478 | 846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ramapo.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,363 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,373 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,528 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,262 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,553 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,207 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 5,079 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1295 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,846 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | 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
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 846 students)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ramapo College of New Jersey or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 213.7% more expensive to attend than Ramapo College of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $15,363.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($48,188.00 vs. $25,373.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($16,262 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampden Sydney College are 6.1% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($14,634 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Ramapo College of New Jersey (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 194.4% larger than aid received Ramapo College of New Jersey ($36,954 vs. $12,553)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ramapo College of New Jersey 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 22 points higher than at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (23)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (3.47)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ramapo College of New Jersey 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than Hampden Sydney College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,400)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $4,154 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($22,846 vs. $27,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ramapo College of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/