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Overview |
Hendrix College | Reed | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Reed | ||
| 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
- Reed College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Reed?
- Reed College is 85.5% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Reed than Hendrix College ($64,450.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Reed ($22,626 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 17.3% lower than costs at Reed College ($13,600 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 66.4% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($47,864 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 113 points higher than at Hendrix College (1270)
- Incoming Reed students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Hendrix College (29)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hendrix College (3.79)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than Reed (30.8%)
Hendrix College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Reed? 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 Reed and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Hendrix College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/