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Overview |
Hendrix College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hendrix College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,144 students vs. 380 students)
Hendrix College vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at College of the Atlantic than Hendrix College ($44,280.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Hendrix College ($22,316 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 37.8% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($9,870 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 13.3% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($32,602 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at College of the Atlantic (3.69)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
Hendrix College vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than College of the Atlantic (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $18,000 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/