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Overview |
Hendrix College | MC | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | MC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Hendrix College | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or MC?
- Hendrix College is 76.8% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Hendrix College than Mississippi College ($34,750.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Hendrix College ($20,874 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 15.1% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($11,818 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 70.2% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($28,769 vs. $16,904)
Hendrix College vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 164 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MC (3.56)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than MC (40%)
Hendrix College vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or MC? 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 MC and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Mississippi College (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $2,100 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/