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Overview |
Hendrix College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Austin 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
- Austin College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Austin College?
- Austin College is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Austin College than Hendrix College ($44,740.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Austin College ($22,626 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 5% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($12,958 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($33,033 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 105 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Hendrix College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Austin 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 Austin College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Hendrix College (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,200)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/