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Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College Harding University Northwestern College Tulsa University St Olaf SMU Tulane Baylor| Hendrix College | Dordt College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | Dort | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Sioux Center, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | dordt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Dort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $27,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $21,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Dort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 1,294 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1020/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Dort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Dort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Dort | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Dort | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Dort | ||
| 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
- Dordt College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Dort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Dort?
- Hendrix College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Hendrix College than Dordt College ($34,750.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Dort ($22,626 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 23.7% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($10,990 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Dordt College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Dordt College ($28,769 vs. $21,920)
Hendrix College vs. Dort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Dort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dort or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 111 points higher than at Dort (1159)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Dort (26)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Dort (3.65)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Dort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Dort? 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 Dort and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Dordt College (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/