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Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College Harding University Tulsa University St Olaf SMU Tulane Memphis| Hendrix College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | CBU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Hendrix College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at CBU than Hendrix College ($35,520.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Hendrix College ($18,612 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 33.1% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($10,220 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($28,769 vs. $26,964)
Hendrix College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 165 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or CBU? 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 CBU and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Christian Brothers University (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,200)
- Christian Brothers University and Hendrix College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Hendrix College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/