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Berry College Rhodes College Georgia State Mercer Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College Georgia KSU Harding University Tulsa University| Hendrix College | Oglethorpe University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1065/1305 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 26% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than Hendrix College ($43,710.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Hendrix College ($20,094 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 5.9% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,600 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Oglethorpe University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($36,867 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 130 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Ogelthorpe? 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 Ogelthorpe and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Oglethorpe University (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,200)
- Oglethorpe University and Hendrix College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oglethorpe University and Hendrix College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/