Hendrix College vs. NSA

Comparable Facts

Compare Hendrix College in Conway, AR with New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Hendrix College is larger than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,110 students vs. 413 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Hendrix College is located in Conway, AR (Distant Town setting); New Saint Andrews College is in Moscow, Idaho (Distant Town setting).
• Hendrix College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. New Saint Andrews College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Hendrix College 11:1; New Saint Andrews College 19:1.

Hendrix College vs. NSA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or NSA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than Hendrix College ($16,692 vs. $24,699).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 73.1% lower than at Hendrix College ($4,000 vs. $14,852).
• Hendrix College is 127.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than NSA (about $21,400 more per year; $38,200.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 127.4% higher at Hendrix College than at New Saint Andrews College (about $21,400 more per year; $38,200.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Hendrix College than at New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 85%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 637.6% larger than aid received by New Saint Andrews College students ($29,930 vs. $4,058).

Hendrix College vs. NSA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or NSA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NSA and Hendrix College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at New Saint Andrews College (1260) is 20 points higher than at Hendrix College (1240).
• Incoming Hendrix College students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 26 at NSA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Hendrix College 1123/1348; New Saint Andrews College 1155/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Hendrix College 23/31; New Saint Andrews College 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Hendrix College - Test optional; NSA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Hendrix College Jun 1, 2027; NSA Feb 15, 2027.
• NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Hendrix College (55.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.1% at Hendrix College vs. 65.6% at NSA.

Hendrix College vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Hendrix College and NSA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Hendrix College's six-year graduation rate is 73%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for NSA.
• Graduates from Hendrix College have median earnings of about $46,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NSA.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.