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Overview |
Hendrix College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hendrix.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hendrix College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,300 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,236 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,277 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hendrix College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,616 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 1,386 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1385 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hendrix College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hendrix College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hendrix College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Hendrix College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hendrix College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,107 students)
Hendrix College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hendrix College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Hendrix College for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Willamette University than Hendrix College ($48,000.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hendrix College than Willamette University ($24,236 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 8.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($14,300 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Hendrix College ($34,396 vs. $28,277)
Hendrix College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hendrix College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Hendrix College .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 42 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hendrix College (3.79)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Hendrix College (53%)
Hendrix College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hendrix College or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Hendrix College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Hendrix College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,200)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hendrix College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/