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Overview |
Hendrix College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,236 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,277 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,616 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 1,386 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1385 | 1510/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (13,456 students vs. 1,107 students)
Hendrix College vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 69.7% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($61,618.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Vanderbilt than Hendrix College ($61,618.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Vanderbilt ($24,236 vs. $26,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 47.2% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($14,300 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 104.1% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($57,723 vs. $28,277)
Hendrix College vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 228 points higher than at Hendrix College (1270)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Hendrix College (29)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Hendrix College (3.79)
- Hendrix College has a higher acceptance rate (53%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
Hendrix College vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Hendrix College (92% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $36,900 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $46,200)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/