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 Meredith Wofford College CNU University of Missouri-Kansas City Longwood University Sewanee UVA Elon Roanoke College| Salem College | Hampden Sydney College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Salem College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | hsc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Salem College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $48,188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 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 |
Salem College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Salem College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Salem College | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | 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
- Hampden Sydney College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (846 students vs. 469 students)
Salem College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 58% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Salem College ($48,188.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($18,354 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 19% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,300 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Hampden Sydney College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 23% larger than aid received Salem College ($36,954 vs. $30,048)
Salem College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College 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 Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 7 points higher than at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (1112)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (24)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Salem College vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College 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 Salem College.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Salem College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $35,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and Salem College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampden Sydney College and Salem College 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 Salem College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/