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Overview |
Hendrix College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $31,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,236 | $21,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,277 | $20,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,616 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 1,386 | 839 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1385 | 950/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hendrix College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,107 students vs. 886 students)
Hendrix College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Hendrix College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Hendrix College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($36,300.00 vs. $31,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Hendrix College ($21,901 vs. $24,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 88.2% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($7,600 vs. $14,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 37.3% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($28,277 vs. $20,598)
Hendrix College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 288 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Hendrix College (53%)
Hendrix College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Dakota Wesleyan University? 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/