Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ISU Rhodes College Bradley Arkansas Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Austin College Trinity Centre College| Hendrix College | Illinois Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Hendrix College | IWU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Bloomington, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #144 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | iwu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Hendrix College | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $53,610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $53,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $30,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $36,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | IWU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 4,408 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 1,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 42.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1120/1330 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Hendrix College | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $60,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | IWU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Hendrix College | IWU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | IWU | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or IWU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 54.3% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at IWU than Hendrix College ($53,610.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than IWU ($22,626 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 9.5% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($12,418 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Illinois Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($36,614 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 21 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hendrix College (3.79)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than IWU (42.2%)
Hendrix College vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or IWU? 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 IWU and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Hendrix College (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $46,200)
- Illinois Wesleyan University and Hendrix College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Illinois Wesleyan University and Hendrix College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/