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Overview |
Hendrix College | Baylor | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 20,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $54,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $54,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $14,235 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,236 | $49,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,277 | $20,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,616 | 39,735 | ||
| Admitted | 1,386 | 20,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1385 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Baylor | ||
| 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
- Baylor University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 1,107 students)
Hendrix College vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Baylor than Hendrix College ($54,844.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Baylor ($24,236 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baylor University are 0.5% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($14,235 vs. $14,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Baylor University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 38.6% larger than aid received Baylor University ($28,277 vs. $20,409)
Hendrix College vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 31 points higher than at Baylor (1239)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Baylor (28)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Baylor (3.74)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (53%) than Baylor (51%)
Hendrix College vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Baylor University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,200)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Baylor graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/