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Overview |
Hendrix College | WSU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,769 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,729 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,645 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1133/1328 | 953/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Hendrix College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,144 students)
Hendrix College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or WSU?
- Hendrix College is 407.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at Hendrix College than Wichita State University ($34,750.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Hendrix College ($13,553 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 7.9% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($12,610 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 304.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($28,769 vs. $7,110)
Hendrix College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 181 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Hendrix College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or WSU? 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 WSU and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than Wichita State University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $2,400 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/