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Overview |
Hendrix College | TC | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | TC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | TC | ||
| 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
- Hendrix College is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (1,144 students vs. 642 students)
Hendrix College vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or TC?
- Hendrix College is 323.4% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 323.4% higher at Hendrix College than Texas College ($34,750.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Hendrix College ($11,174 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 61.9% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($8,400 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 180.3% larger than aid received Texas College ($28,769 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at TC (2.9)
Hendrix College vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or TC? 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 TC and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Texas College (73% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $18,400 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $27,800)
- Hendrix College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Hendrix College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/