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Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College Harding University Tulsa University St Olaf SMU Tulane Baylor Minnesota| Hendrix College | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | MCAD | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $43,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $43,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $10,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,236 | $27,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,277 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,616 | 885 | ||
| Admitted | 1,386 | 428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 48.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1385 | 1110/1430 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Hendrix College | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hendrix College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,107 students vs. 824 students)
Hendrix College vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($43,374.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at MCAD than Hendrix College ($43,374.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than MCAD ($24,236 vs. $27,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 31.1% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($10,910 vs. $14,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 2% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($28,277 vs. $27,729)
Hendrix College vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 174 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (53%) than MCAD (48.4%)
Hendrix College vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or MCAD? 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 MCAD and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $4,700 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD 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/