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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | McKendree University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
IWU | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
IWU | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IWU | McKendree University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or McKendree University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 67.4% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at IWU than McKendree University ($53,610.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than IWU ($22,431 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 7.1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,590 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as McKendree University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 51.6% larger than aid received McKendree University ($36,614 vs. $24,145)
IWU vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 243 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than McKendree University (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $12,200 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/