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Overview |
Hendrix College | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Ole Miss?
- Hendrix College is 283% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Hendrix College than University of Mississippi ($34,750.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Hendrix College ($14,289 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 18.4% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($11,490 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 109.7% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($28,769 vs. $13,720)
Hendrix College vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 152 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than University of Mississippi (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $6,500 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $46,200)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/