- Both Shenandoah University (SU) and Hampden-Sydney College (HSC) are private.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- HSC has more expensive tuition of $52,388 than SU ($36,028).
- HSC has tighter acceptance rate of 55.05% than SU (83.25%).
- SU is larger with 4,260 students than HSC (846 students).
Shenandoah University View More Rivals | Hampden-Sydney College View More Rivals | |
| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | #63 in Liberal Arts Colleges #10 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA |
SU| Known as | HSC | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $52,388 |
| $24,646 | Graduate | |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $34,975 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 55.05% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 15.86% |
| Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 846 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 846 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 0 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 75% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,100) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 101 Full-time 10 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 331 Full-time 13 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,290 for Faculties $55,976 Part-time |