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Overview |
Hendrix College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1200/1370 | ||
| 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 | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| 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
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 61.2% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Kalamazoo College than Hendrix College ($56,001.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Kalamazoo College ($22,626 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 19.9% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($11,340 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 45.5% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($41,855 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Hendrix College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $46,200)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/