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Overview |
Henderson State University | SUNO | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,519 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsu.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Henderson State University | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,880 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,088 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,558 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,656 | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,580 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 88% |
Admission |
Henderson State University | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,657 | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1073 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Henderson State University | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Henderson State University | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $251 |
Diversity |
Henderson State University | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Henderson State University | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Henderson State University | SUNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Henderson State University is larger than than SUNO based on total student enrollment (2,519 students vs. 1,950 students)
Henderson State University vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Henderson State University or SUNO?
- Henderson State University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($5,880.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at SUNO than Henderson State University ($13,384.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University at New Orleans than Henderson State University ($14,999 vs. $17,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 0.8% lower than costs at Henderson State University ($9,480 vs. $9,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Henderson State University than Southern University at New Orleans (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Henderson State University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Southern University at New Orleans ($9,580 vs. $9,560)
Henderson State University vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Henderson State University or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or Henderson State University .
- The average SAT score at Henderson State University (988) is 185 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming Henderson State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman Henderson State University students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- SUNO has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Henderson State University (70.7%)
Henderson State University vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Henderson State University or SUNO? 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 SUNO and Henderson State University.
- Graduates from Henderson State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $31,600)
- Henderson State University students graduate with a $4,848 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,348)
- Henderson State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($201 vs. $251)
- More Henderson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/