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Overview |
Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ozarks | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | 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 Ozarks based on total student enrollment (846 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 93.1% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than University of the Ozarks ($48,188.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($16,319 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 75.1% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($8,358 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than University of the Ozarks (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 92.2% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($36,954 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks 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 Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 78 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
Ozarks vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than University of the Ozarks (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $4,460 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($22,540 vs. $27,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/