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Overview |
Hendrix College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $33,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $33,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $22,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $24,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1203/1373 | ||
| 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 | Jul 28, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Holy Cross College | ||
| 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
- Hendrix College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,144 students vs. 434 students)
Hendrix College vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Holy Cross College?
- Hendrix College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Hendrix College than Holy Cross College ($34,750.00 vs. $33,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Holy Cross College ($22,626 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 13.3% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($12,000 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 18% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($28,769 vs. $24,381)
Hendrix College vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross College or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 286 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Holy Cross College? 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 Holy Cross College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Holy Cross College (73% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/