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Overview |
Hendrix College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,144 students vs. 686 students)
Hendrix College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Paul Smith's College?
- Hendrix College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Hendrix College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($34,750.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Paul Smith's College ($22,626 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 14.3% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($13,600 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 17.2% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($28,769 vs. $24,545)
Hendrix College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (73% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/