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Overview |
Hendrix College | Pepperdine | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Malibu, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 10,030 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | pepperdine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Pepperdine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $62,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $62,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $47,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Pepperdine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 11,466 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 5,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1285/1480 | ||
| 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 | Pepperdine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Pepperdine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Pepperdine | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Pepperdine | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Pepperdine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (10,030 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Pepperdine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Pepperdine?
- Pepperdine University is 79.5% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($62,390.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Pepperdine than Hendrix College ($62,390.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Pepperdine ($22,626 vs. $47,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 36.5% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($13,600 vs. $18,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pepperdine University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($32,348 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Pepperdine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Pepperdine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pepperdine or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 44 points higher than at Pepperdine (1226)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pepperdine (28)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Pepperdine (3.74)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than Pepperdine (48.7%)
Hendrix College vs. Pepperdine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Pepperdine? 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 Pepperdine and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Hendrix College (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $25,500 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $46,200)
- Pepperdine University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pepperdine graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pepperdine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/