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Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College Harding University Tulsa University St Olaf SMU Tulane Baylor Beloit College| Hendrix College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | - | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Aquinas 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
- Hendrix College is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,144 students vs. 342 students)
Hendrix College vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Aquinas College?
- Hendrix College is 62.8% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Hendrix College than Aquinas College ($34,750.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Hendrix College ($20,892 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 53.7% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($8,850 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 124.4% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($28,769 vs. $12,820)
Hendrix College vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 155 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Hendrix College vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Aquinas College (73% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,200)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/