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Rhodes College Arkansas Austin College Trinity Centre College Purdue Harding University Xavier Tulsa University St Olaf SMU Tulane| Hendrix College | Saint Mary's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hendrix College | St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | saintmarys.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $48,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $48,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $27,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $36,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 1,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1100/1328 | ||
| 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 | St. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Hendrix College | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | St. Mary's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,519 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or St. Mary's College?
- Saint Mary's College is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($48,880.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at St. Mary's College than Hendrix College ($48,880.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than St. Mary's College ($22,626 vs. $27,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's College are 0.1% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($13,580 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Saint Mary's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 25.5% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($36,112 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or St. Mary's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's College or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 145 points higher than at St. Mary's College (1125)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at St. Mary's College (25)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Hendrix College (3.79)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Hendrix College (79% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,200)
- Saint Mary's College and Hendrix College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's College and Hendrix College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/