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Loyola Marymount USD Oxy UCSC Pepperdine UC Davis USF SMU Chapman San Jose State Cal Poly UCSB| Hendrix College | Santa Clara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | SCU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #62 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | scu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $56,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $56,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $17,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $50,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 16,650 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 8,677 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1290/1480 | ||
| 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 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Hendrix College | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | SCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or SCU?
- Santa Clara University is 63.7% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at SCU than Hendrix College ($56,880.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than SCU ($22,626 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 25.8% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($13,600 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Santa Clara University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($28,769 vs. $25,295)
Hendrix College vs. SCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 43 points higher than at Hendrix College (1270)
- Incoming SCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Hendrix College (29)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SCU (3.67)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than SCU (52.1%)
Hendrix College vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or SCU? 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 SCU and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Hendrix College (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $35,700 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $46,200)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SCU 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/