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Overview |
Henderson State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,519 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsu.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Henderson State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,880 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,088 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,558 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,656 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,580 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 87% |
Admission |
Henderson State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 1,657 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1073 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Henderson State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Henderson State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $202 |
Diversity |
Henderson State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Henderson State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Henderson State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is larger than than Henderson State University based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 2,519 students)
Henderson State University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Henderson State University or SUNY Canton?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Henderson State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at SUNY Canton than Henderson State University ($11,500.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Henderson State University ($14,049 vs. $17,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Henderson State University are 54.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($9,558 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Henderson State University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 5.2% larger than aid received Henderson State University ($10,081 vs. $9,580)
Henderson State University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Henderson State University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Henderson State University .
- Accepted freshman Henderson State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Henderson State University (70.7%)
Henderson State University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Henderson State University or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and Henderson State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Canton is higher than Henderson State University (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates of Henderson State University and SUNY Canton have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($38,400 vs. $38,400)
- Henderson State University students graduate with a $52 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Canton graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,552)
- Henderson State University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Canton graduates. ($201 vs. $202)
- More SUNY Canton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Henderson State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/