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University of Alabama at Birmingham Rhodes College Auburn Alabama Arkansas Austin College Tennessee Tech Trinity Centre College Missouri University of Science and Technology Purdue Georgia| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Hendrix College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Hendrix College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 1,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | hendrix.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Hendrix College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $28,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Hendrix College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 2,729 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 1,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 60.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Hendrix College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Hendrix College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Hendrix College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Hendrix College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 55% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Hendrix College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 1,144 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Hendrix College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Hendrix College?
- Hendrix College is 243.4% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Hendrix College than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($34,750.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Hendrix College ($18,588 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 22.3% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($11,122 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 220.3% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($28,769 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Hendrix College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Hendrix College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hendrix College or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 49 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hendrix College (3.79)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
UA Huntsville vs. Hendrix College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $4,300 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,200)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville 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/