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Conway, AR · Arkadelphia, AR
| Hendrix College | Ouachita Baptist University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,149/yr | $22,409/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,951/yr | $15,207/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,688 | $21,050 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,838/yr | $15,954/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $26,414/yr | $18,007/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,396/yr | $19,151/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,453/yr | $26,281/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $283/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,852/yr | $9,720/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,850/yr | $9,540/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $900/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,520/yr | $5,040/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $55,013/yr | $47,321/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,200/yr | $34,500/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,200/yr | $34,500/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 45% | 46% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 56% | 68% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1123–1348 | 1070–1280 |
| SAT average | 1282 | 1211 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–31 | 22–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–34 · Math 20–28 | English 21–29 · Math 19–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,616 | 2,138 |
| Students accepted | 1,386 | 1,465 |
| Students who enrolled | 275 | 469 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 32% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 9% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 42% | 79% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 72% | 61% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,376/yr | $51,673/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,323–$84,322 | $34,167–$70,232 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 65% | 31% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 79% | 46% |
| Asian students graduating | 88% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $39,913/yr | $41,697/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 63% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 67% | 51% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 49% |
| Low-income students who finish | 57% | 41% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,451/yr | $47,024/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Psychology 18% · Social Sciences 14% · Health Professions 14% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Psychology — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 14% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Economics — $40,445/yr | Finance and Financial Management Services — $53,195/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,100 | 1,602 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 10 | 129 |
| Average professor pay | $8,185/mo | $7,702/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 95% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $64,296 | $62,149 |
| Setting | City (small) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Conway, AR | Arkadelphia, AR |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1876 | 1886 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Men | 49% | 45% |
| Women | 51% | 55% |
| White students | 69% | 81% |
| Black students | 7.5% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Asian students | 3.5% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 4% | 0.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 19% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,797/yr | $10,607/yr |
| Endowment | $219.1M | $140.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,258 | 1,661 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,100/yr | $4,520/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,200/yr | $4,720/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 462 | 577 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $4.3M |
| Athletics budget | $3.8M | $9.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.8M | $9.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $94,172 | $105,293 |
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, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.