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Overview |
Hendrix College | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 1078/1350 | ||
| 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 | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Tulsa University | ||
| 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
- University of Tulsa is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Tulsa University than Hendrix College ($45,566.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Tulsa University ($22,626 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 19% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($11,426 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as University of Tulsa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 28.2% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($36,877 vs. $28,769)
Hendrix College vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 25 points higher than at Hendrix College (1270)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Tulsa University (29)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hendrix College (3.79)
- Tulsa University has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Tulsa University? 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 Tulsa University and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than University of Tulsa (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $13,000 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,200)
- University of Tulsa students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($26,986 vs. $27,000)
- University of Tulsa and Hendrix College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulsa University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/