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Overview |
Hendrix College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1245/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Hendrix College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Hendrix College is 272.4% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Hendrix College than University of Missouri Kansas City ($34,750.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Hendrix College ($14,739 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 10.9% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($12,262 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than University of Missouri Kansas City (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 243.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($28,769 vs. $8,376)
Hendrix College vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or University of Missouri-Kansas City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Kansas City or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 140 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or University of Missouri-Kansas City? 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (73% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $8,900 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,200)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/