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Overview |
Hendrix College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Saint Michael'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 Michael's College is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Hendrix College ($47,640.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Saint Michael's College ($22,626 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 10.3% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,600 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($37,162 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Hendrix College .
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Saint Michael'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 Saint Michael's College and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Hendrix College (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $46,200)
- Hendrix College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Hendrix College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/