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Rhodes College Wooster Arkansas Denison Austin College Muhlenberg College Ursinus College Bucknell Trinity Pitt Centre College Duquesne University| Hendrix College | Allegheny College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,236 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,277 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,616 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,386 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1385 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Allegheny 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,231 students vs. 1,107 students)
Hendrix College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Allegheny College than Hendrix College ($54,300.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Allegheny College ($24,236 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 3.7% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($13,796 vs. $14,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 50.9% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($42,682 vs. $28,277)
Hendrix College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than Hendrix College (53%)
Hendrix College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Hendrix College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,200)
- Hendrix College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Hendrix College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/