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Overview |
Hendrix College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,236 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,277 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,616 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 1,386 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1385 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,669 students vs. 1,107 students)
Hendrix College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 70.4% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Hendrix College ($61,858.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($24,236 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 21.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,300 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 67.9% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($47,463 vs. $28,277)
Hendrix College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Hendrix College (53%)
Hendrix College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Hendrix College (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $14,000 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $46,200)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Hendrix College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Hendrix College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/