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Overview |
Hendrix College | OU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,236 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,277 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,616 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 1,386 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1385 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | OU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Hendrix College | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (29,145 students vs. 1,107 students)
Hendrix College vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or OU?
- Hendrix College is 616% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at Hendrix College than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($36,300.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Hendrix College ($19,900 vs. $24,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 7.4% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($13,310 vs. $14,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 161.1% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($28,277 vs. $10,830)
Hendrix College vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 66 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Hendrix College (53%)
Hendrix College vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or OU? 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 OU and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $13,100 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $46,200)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- OU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/