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Overview |
Hendrix College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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
- Luther College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Luther- Norse than Hendrix College ($47,510.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Luther- Norse ($22,626 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 27.5% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($10,670 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 23.2% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($35,441 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 91 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Luther College (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,200)
- Luther College and Hendrix College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther College and Hendrix College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/