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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Hendrix College | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 1,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | hendrix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Hendrix College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $28,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Hendrix College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,729 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 1,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 60.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1133/1328 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Hendrix College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Hendrix College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Hendrix College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Hendrix College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Hendrix College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 1,144 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Hendrix College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Hendrix College?
- Hendrix College is 404.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.7% higher at Hendrix College than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($34,750.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Hendrix College ($12,011 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 34.7% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($10,100 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Hendrix College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 156.3% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($28,769 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Hendrix College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Hendrix College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hendrix College or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 182 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Arkansas State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Arkansas State University vs. Hendrix College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Hendrix 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 Hendrix College and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (73% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/