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Overview |
Hendrix College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Roberts Wesleyan College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,573 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Hendrix College ($34,788.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($22,626 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 15.3% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($11,792 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($28,769 vs. $24,493)
Hendrix College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 203 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/