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Overview |
UALR | Hendrix College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 1,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | hendrix.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Hendrix College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $28,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Hendrix College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 2,729 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 1,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 60.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1133/1328 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Hendrix College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Hendrix College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
UALR | Hendrix College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | Hendrix College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 55% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Hendrix College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 1,144 students)
UALR vs. Hendrix College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Hendrix College?
- Hendrix College is 506.6% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at Hendrix College than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($34,750.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Hendrix College ($11,173 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 48.4% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($9,162 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 174.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($28,769 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Hendrix College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Hendrix College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hendrix College or UALR .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 280 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UALR (3.42)
- UALR has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
UALR vs. Hendrix College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (73% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Hendrix College earn on average $8,200 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- UALR 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 UALR students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/