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Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College St Olaf Harding University Tulsa University SMU Wheaton College Tulane Baylor| Hendrix College | Martin Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | MLC | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Hendrix College | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | MLC | ||
| 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
- Hendrix College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,144 students vs. 880 students)
Hendrix College vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or MLC?
- Hendrix College is 99.5% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at Hendrix College than Martin Luther College ($34,750.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Hendrix College ($22,293 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 97.7% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($6,880 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 356.6% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($28,769 vs. $6,301)
Hendrix College vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 125 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or MLC? 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 MLC and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is the same as at Martin Luther College (73% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $8,200 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/