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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Arkansas| Hendrix College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | Furman | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Furman?
- Furman University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Furman than Hendrix College ($55,392.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Furman ($22,626 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 11.4% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,600 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($36,384 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Furman? 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 Furman and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Hendrix College (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,200)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/