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Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College Harding University Tulsa University St Olaf SMU Tulane LSU Baylor| Hendrix College | Centenary College of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| 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 Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (1,144 students vs. 556 students)
Hendrix College vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Hendrix College ($38,820.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($22,626 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 2.5% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($13,600 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Centenary College of Louisiana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 6.2% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($28,769 vs. $27,095)
Hendrix College vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Centenary College of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary College of Louisiana or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 156 points higher than at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Centenary College of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (63.7%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Centenary College of Louisiana? 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 Centenary College of Louisiana and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (73% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $6,300 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $46,200)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana 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 Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/