Chadron State vs Henderson State

Chadron State College and Henderson State University, both public institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Chadron State, nestled in the scenic Nebraska panhandle, boasts a close-knit community and a strong focus on undergraduate education. Henderson State, located in the vibrant city of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, prides itself on its diverse student body and commitment to academic excellence. While both universities share similarities, they also have unique characteristics that set them apart. This side-by-side comparison delves into the acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates of these two institutions, providing valuable insights for prospective students seeking the best fit for their academic and personal aspirations.

	Chadron State College	Henderson State University
Overview
Location	Chadron, Nebraska	Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	56.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	75.0%
Application fees		$25
SAT range	N/A	978 - 1151
ACT range	N/A	18 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		6.0%
Students submitting ACT score		90.0%
Total number of applicants		2,377
Total number of admissions given out		1,783
Admitted students who chose to enroll		418
Yield rate		23.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,992 Out of state: $24,022	In state: $26,265 Out of state: $28,473
Average net price	$15,147	$16,233
Tuition	In state: $5,720 Out of state: $5,750	In state: $5,880 Out of state: $8,088
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,090 Meal plan: $4,450	Room/dormitory: $4,700 Meal plan: $3,600
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,963	95.0% Average amount $9,262
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $4,623	71.0% Average amount $5,043
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $9,349	3.0% Average amount $11,456

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,800 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%	2,228 Men 47.4% Women 52.6%
Graduate students	450 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%	691 Men 22.3% Women 77.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	47.0%	19.2%
International students	1.3%	1.5%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,197	2,061
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Nebraska Colorado South Dakota Wyoming Florida	Arkansas Texas Louisiana Missouri Alabama

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology Public Administration and Social Service	Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	38.7%	37.2%
Dropout rate	21.8%	36.8%
Transferred out	37.8%	20.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,478 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $77,045 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,195 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $49,361 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,481 Year 2: $41,844 Year 3: $43,873 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,127 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $43,003 Plant Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,245 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $40,159 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,603 Year 2: $37,699 Year 3: $38,920 Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,383 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,964 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,098 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $35,318 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: $30,855 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,618 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: N/A	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $56,726 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,313 Year 2: $34,420 Year 3: $35,691 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,299 Year 2: $25,580 Year 3: $26,653 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,587 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,827 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,237 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,967 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,338 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,225 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,834 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: N/A

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