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Overview |
Henderson State University | MCA | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,519 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsu.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Henderson State University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,880 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,088 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,558 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,656 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,580 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
Henderson State University | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,657 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1073 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Henderson State University | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Henderson State University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $341 |
Diversity |
Henderson State University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Henderson State University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
Henderson State University | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Henderson State University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (2,519 students vs. 116 students)
Henderson State University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Henderson State University or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 451% more expensive to attend than Henderson State University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 300.6% higher at MCA than Henderson State University ($32,400.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 7.5% lower than costs at Henderson State University ($8,890 vs. $9,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Henderson State University than Memphis College of Art (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Henderson State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($9,580 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Henderson State University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Henderson State University .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Henderson State University (3.23)
Henderson State University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Henderson State University or MCA? 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 MCA and Henderson State University.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Henderson State University (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Henderson State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,900)
- Henderson State University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($19,500 vs. $33,000)
- Henderson State University graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($201 vs. $341)
- More Henderson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/