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Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College F&M Harding University Tulsa University St Olaf SMU Tulane Baylor| Hendrix College | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | W&J | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Hendrix College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at W&J than Hendrix College ($49,612.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than W&J ($22,626 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 0.6% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($13,524 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 35.4% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($38,963 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or W&J? 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 W&J and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Hendrix College (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,200)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Hendrix College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Hendrix College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/