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Overview |
Hendrix College | SU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Hendrix College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | SU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or SU?
- Southwestern University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at SU than Hendrix College ($48,450.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than SU ($22,626 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 10.6% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($12,300 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($30,609 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 102 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SU (3.5)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than SU (44.8%)
Hendrix College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or SU? 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 SU and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is the same as at Southwestern University (73% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,200)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/