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Overview |
Hendrix College | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Mississippi State?
- Hendrix College is 275.8% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Hendrix College than Mississippi State University ($34,750.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Hendrix College ($15,364 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 24% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($10,964 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 101.9% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($28,769 vs. $14,252)
Hendrix College vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 130 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Mississippi State University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,200)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/