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Overview |
Hendrix College | TCU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Hendrix College | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 55.1% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at TCU than Hendrix College ($53,890.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than TCU ($22,626 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 4.8% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,600 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($28,769 vs. $28,048)
Hendrix College vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 50 points higher than at TCU (1220)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (60.3%) than TCU (56.1%)
Hendrix College vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or TCU? 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 TCU and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Hendrix College (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,200)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/