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Overview |
DePaul | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 871/1277 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $240 |
Diversity |
DePaul | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
DePaul | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 27% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | McKendree University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,960 students)
DePaul vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or McKendree University?
- DePaul University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at DePaul than McKendree University ($42,189.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than DePaul ($22,431 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 38.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,590 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 7.7% larger than aid received McKendree University ($26,004 vs. $24,145)
DePaul vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
DePaul vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or McKendree University? 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 McKendree University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than McKendree University (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $8,600 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,332)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($240 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/