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Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College Harding University Tulsa University St Olaf SMU Tulane Abilene Christian University Baylor| Hendrix College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | OC | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Hendrix College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or OC?
- Hendrix College is 41.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Hendrix College than Oklahoma Christian University ($34,750.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Hendrix College ($20,237 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 64.3% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($8,280 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 63.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($28,769 vs. $17,601)
Hendrix College vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 152 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or OC? 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 OC and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $4,400 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/