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Overview |
Hendrix College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Lawrence than Hendrix College ($53,667.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Lawrence ($22,626 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 18.1% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($11,520 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($40,089 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Hendrix College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $600 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $45,600)
- Hendrix College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Hendrix College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/