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Overview |
Hendrix College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Wofford College | ||
| 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Wofford College than Hendrix College ($49,760.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Wofford College ($22,626 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 9.7% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,600 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 25.2% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($36,005 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 100 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Hendrix College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Hendrix College (79% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $46,200)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College 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/