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Rhodes College Lipscomb Arkansas Freed-Hardeman University Austin College Trinity Centre College OC OBU Samford University Tulsa University St Olaf| Harding University | Hendrix College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | Hendrix College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | hendrix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Hendrix College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $28,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Hendrix College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,729 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 60.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1133/1328 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Harding University | Hendrix College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Hendrix College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Hendrix College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | Hendrix College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | 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
- Harding University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,144 students)
Harding University vs. Hendrix College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Hendrix College?
- Hendrix College is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Hendrix College than Harding University ($34,750.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Hendrix College ($19,558 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 70.3% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($7,984 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 95.9% larger than aid received Harding University ($28,769 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Hendrix College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Hendrix College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hendrix College or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 135 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Hendrix College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding 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 Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Harding University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,800)
- Hendrix College and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hendrix College and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/