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Overview |
Arkansas | Hendrix College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Conway, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 1,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | hendrix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Hendrix College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $28,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Hendrix College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 2,729 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 1,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 60.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Hendrix College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Hendrix College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Hendrix College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Hendrix College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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 Arkansas is larger than than Hendrix College based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 1,144 students)
Arkansas vs. Hendrix College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Hendrix College?
- Hendrix College is 353.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Hendrix College than University of Arkansas ($34,750.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Hendrix College ($16,208 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 10% lower than costs at Hendrix College ($12,368 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hendrix College than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hendrix College students is 239.5% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($28,769 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Hendrix College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Hendrix College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hendrix College or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Hendrix College (1270) is 116 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Hendrix College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Arkansas (26)
- Accepted freshman Hendrix College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Hendrix College (60.3%)
Arkansas vs. Hendrix College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Hendrix College is higher than University of Arkansas (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $4,200 more per year than Hendrix College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,200)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hendrix College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hendrix College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Hendrix College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/