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Overview |
Alabama | Hendrix College | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 1,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | hendrix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Hendrix College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $28,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Hendrix College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 2,729 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 1,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 60.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1133/1328 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Hendrix College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Hendrix College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Hendrix College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | Hendrix College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Hendrix College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 1,144 students)
Alabama vs. Hendrix College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Hendrix College?
- Hendrix College is 213.1% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Hendrix College than The University of Alabama ($34,750.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Hendrix College ($20,592 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hendrix College are 6.1% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($13,600 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 83.4% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($28,769 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. Hendrix College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Hendrix College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hendrix College or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 89 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Alabama vs. Hendrix College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Hendrix College? 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 Hendrix College and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than The University of Alabama (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $3,700 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,200)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/