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Searcy, AR · Conway, AR
| Harding University | Hendrix College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,130/yr | $24,149/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,418/yr | $15,951/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,500 | $26,688 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,430/yr | $18,838/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,832/yr | $26,414/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,017/yr | $26,396/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,284/yr | $27,453/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $281/mo | $283/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,060/yr | $14,852/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,548/yr | $11,850/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $598/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,066/yr | $3,520/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $39,534/yr | $55,013/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,262/yr | $38,200/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,262/yr | $38,200/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 56% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1050–1290 | 1123–1348 |
| SAT average | 1182 | 1282 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–29 | 23–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–31 · Math 18–26 | English 22–34 · Math 20–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,202 | 2,616 |
| Students accepted | 2,202 | 1,386 |
| Students who enrolled | 864 | 275 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 39% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 18% | 9% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 94% | 42% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 69% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 86% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,876/yr | $60,376/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,804–$76,562 | $37,323–$84,322 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 69% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 61% | 65% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 35% | 79% |
| Asian students graduating | 70% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,555/yr | $39,913/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 52% | 63% |
| Pell students who graduate | 57% | 67% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 65% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 57% |
| Students who transfer out | 21% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,980/yr | $46,451/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Education 13% | Psychology 18% · Social Sciences 14% · Health Professions 14% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 17% of degrees | Psychology — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Social Sciences — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 13% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $105,625/yr | Economics — $40,445/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,382 | 1,100 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,160 | 10 |
| Average professor pay | $8,008/mo | $8,185/mo |
| Full-time professors | 66% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $71,055 | $64,296 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (small) |
| Location | Searcy, AR | Conway, AR |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1924 | 1876 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5% | 2.1% |
| Men | 46% | 49% |
| Women | 54% | 51% |
| White students | 80% | 69% |
| Black students | 4.6% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| Asian students | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5.4% |
| Other / not reported | 0.6% | 4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 21% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 5.2% | 0.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,670/yr | $15,797/yr |
| Endowment | $217.3M | $219.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,687 | 1,258 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,460/yr | $7,100/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,256/yr | $7,200/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 445 | 462 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.4M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $11.0M | $3.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $11.0M | $3.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $78,090 | $94,172 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.