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Overview |
Hendrix College | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 46.4% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Sewanee than Hendrix College ($50,874.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Sewanee ($22,626 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 7.4% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($13,600 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 19% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($34,241 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Hendrix College .
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Hendrix College (86% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $3,600 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,200)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/