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Overview |
YCP | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | York, PA | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ycp.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
YCP | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,070 | $48,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,070 | $48,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,916 | $29,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,978 | $36,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
YCP | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,529 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,330 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 | Aug 23, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
YCP | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YCP | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
YCP | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
YCP | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
YCP | 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than HSC- Hampden-Sydney based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 846 students)
YCP vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YCP or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 128.7% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($48,188.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than York College Pennsylvania ($48,188.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($20,916 vs. $29,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 17.7% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($12,430 vs. $14,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Hampden Sydney College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 146.7% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($36,954 vs. $14,978)
YCP vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YCP 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 YCP .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 58 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at HSC- Hampden-Sydney (3.53)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than HSC- Hampden-Sydney (39.8%)
YCP vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YCP 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 YCP.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than York College Pennsylvania (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $3,300 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSC- Hampden-Sydney 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/