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Overview |
Hendrix College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Lipscomb?
- Hendrix College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Hendrix College than Lipscomb University ($34,750.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Lipscomb ($22,626 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 3.2% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,600 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($28,769 vs. $24,404)
Hendrix College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 94 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Lipscomb University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $700 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,200)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/