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Overview |
ATU | Hendrix College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | hendrix.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Hendrix College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $28,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Hendrix College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,729 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 60.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | Hendrix College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Hendrix College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | Hendrix College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Hendrix College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 55% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Hendrix College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,144 students)
ATU vs. Hendrix College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Hendrix College?
- Hendrix College is 497.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.5% higher at Hendrix College than Arkansas Tech University ($34,750.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Hendrix College ($12,016 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 48.5% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($9,157 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 240.9% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($28,769 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Hendrix College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Hendrix College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hendrix College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
ATU vs. Hendrix College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $9,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU 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/