Hampden-Sydney vs Presbyterian College

Hampden-Sydney College and Presbyterian College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions rooted in the Presbyterian tradition, offer distinct educational experiences. Hampden-Sydney, located in rural Virginia, boasts a long history dating back to 1775 and an acceptance rate of 68%, while Presbyterian College, nestled in Clinton, South Carolina, has a slightly higher acceptance rate of 73%. While both colleges emphasize a strong liberal arts foundation, Hampden-Sydney is known for its focus on leadership and civic engagement, while Presbyterian College places a strong emphasis on experiential learning and global engagement. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences in popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which college best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Hampden-Sydney College	Presbyterian College
Overview
Location	Hampden-Sydney, Virginia	Clinton, South Carolina
Campus setting	Rural: Distant	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	90.0%	76.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	36.8%	71.0%
Application fees		$179
SAT range	1080 - 1260	1010 - 1220
ACT range	22 - 25	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	17.0%	39.0%
Students submitting ACT score	9.0%	27.0%
Total number of applicants	2,907	1,964
Total number of admissions given out	1,070	1,394
Admitted students who chose to enroll	222	226
Yield rate	20.7%	16.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$64,112	$55,750
Average net price	$28,679	$21,170
Tuition	$47,014	$38,220
Room & board	$14,278	Room/dormitory: $5,400 Meal plan: $5,700
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $36,319	95.0% Average amount $33,202
Students receiving federal student loan	59.0% Average amount $5,247	86.0% Average amount $3,939
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $18,800	8.0% Average amount $12,162

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	851 Men 99.5% Women 0.5%	991 Men 48.5% Women 51.5%
Graduate students	N/A	240 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	42.2%
International students	0.6%	2.7%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,100	1,122
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	South Carolina Georgia Florida North Carolina Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures Physical Science Engineering	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Psychology Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	65.2%	59.2%
Dropout rate	22.7%	8.4%
Transferred out	11.7%	31.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,328 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $63,023 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,247 Year 2: $39,153 Year 3: $54,169 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,709 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,709 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $100,950 Year 2: $118,465 Year 3: $119,548 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,314 Year 2: $42,363 Year 3: $50,307 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,824 Year 3: $39,461 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,474 Year 2: $33,518 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,927 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $16,663 Year 3: N/A Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,312 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,479 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,696 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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