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Overview |
Hendrix College | LSU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 39,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $14,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,236 | $21,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,277 | $13,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,616 | 42,558 | ||
| Admitted | 1,386 | 31,491 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1385 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Hendrix College | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | LSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 1,107 students)
Hendrix College vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or LSU?
- Hendrix College is 351.6% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 351.6% higher at Hendrix College than Louisiana State University ($36,300.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than Hendrix College ($21,808 vs. $24,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 0% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($14,296 vs. $14,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Louisiana State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 109.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($28,277 vs. $13,509)
Hendrix College vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 107 points higher than at LSU (1163)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at LSU (26)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at LSU (3.77)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Hendrix College (53%)
Hendrix College vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or LSU? 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 LSU and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Louisiana State University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,200)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $6,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($20,900 vs. $27,000)
- LSU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/