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Xavier Rhodes College University of Dayton Ohio State Arkansas Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami ONU Austin College Trinity| Hendrix College | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | JCU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,236 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,277 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,616 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,386 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1385 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,107 students)
Hendrix College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at JCU than Hendrix College ($47,300.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than JCU ($24,236 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 1% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($14,160 vs. $14,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($32,359 vs. $28,277)
Hendrix College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 143 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Hendrix College (53%)
Hendrix College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or JCU? 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 JCU and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than John Carroll University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,200)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/