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Rhodes College TU Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College Harding University Tulsa University St Olaf SMU Tulane McDaniel College| Hendrix College | Goucher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1113/1328 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Goucher 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
- Goucher College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Goucher College?
- Goucher College is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Goucher College than Hendrix College ($49,020.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Goucher College ($22,626 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 23.4% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,600 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Goucher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 22.3% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($35,187 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Goucher 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 Goucher College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Goucher College (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $46,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher 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 Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/