Henderson State University vs. Randall University

Comparable Facts

Compare Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR with Randall University in Moore, OK on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Henderson State University is larger than Randall University based on total student enrollment (2,055 students vs. 298 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Henderson State University is located in Arkadelphia, AR (Distant Town setting); Randall University is in Moore, OK (Large Suburban setting).
• Henderson State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Randall University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Henderson State University 14:1; Randall University 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randall University are 16% lower than at Henderson State University ($8,400 vs. $10,000).
• Out-of-state tuition is 66.8% higher at Randall University than at Henderson State University (about $7,094 more per year; $17,714 vs. $10,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Randall University than at Henderson State University (100% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Henderson State University students is 20% larger than aid received by Randall University students ($7,867 vs. $6,558).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Randall University than at Henderson State University (19 vs. 18, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Henderson State University, test optional at Randall University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Henderson State University Jul 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Henderson State University average a 3.23 high school GPA, 0.13 higher than at Randall University (3.1).

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Henderson State University graduates have a $2,813 lower median loan debt than Randall University graduates ($19,500 vs. $22,313).
• Among borrowers, Henderson State University graduates have an estimated $29 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Randall University graduates ($201 vs. $230).
• More Henderson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randall University students, three years after graduation (48% vs. 46%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.