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Overview |
Hendrix College | Oxy | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #72 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | oxy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Oxy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $59,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $59,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $17,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $44,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $33,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Oxy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 6,305 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Oxy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Oxy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Oxy | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Oxy | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Oxy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Occidental College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Oxy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Oxy?
- Occidental College is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Oxy than Hendrix College ($59,970.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Oxy ($22,626 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 27.4% lower than costs at Occidental College ($13,600 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Occidental College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($33,025 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Oxy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Oxy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oxy or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 34 points higher than at Hendrix College (1270)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Hendrix College (29)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Hendrix College vs. Oxy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Oxy? 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 Oxy and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Hendrix College (83% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $46,200)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- Oxy graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/