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Overview |
DUofC | McKendree University | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,026 | 2,075 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,821 | $32,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,821 | $32,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,292 | $25,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,287 | $22,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
DUofC | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 2,652 | ||
| Admitted | 1,923 | 1,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1291 | 871/1277 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
DUofC | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
DUofC | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
DUofC | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 31% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | 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
- McKendree University is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 2,026 students)
DUofC vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or McKendree University?
- Dominican University of California is 52.5% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($49,821.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at DUofC than McKendree University ($49,821.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than DUofC ($25,200 vs. $51,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 30.3% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($12,270 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than McKendree University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($22,269 vs. $17,287)
DUofC vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 48 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming DUofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
DUofC vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than McKendree University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $10,100 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/