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Northern Illinois CCS| Judson University | Kendall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | Kendall College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | kendall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Kendall College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $18,793 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $18,793 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,085 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $30,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $7,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 62% |
Admission |
Judson University | Kendall College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | - | ||
| Admitted | 671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Judson University | Kendall College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Kendall College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $261 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Kendall College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Judson University | Kendall College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Kendall College | ||
| 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
- Kendall College is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,027 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Kendall College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Kendall College?
- Judson University is 58.8% more expensive to attend than Kendall College for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Judson University than Kendall College ($29,850.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Kendall College ($19,268 vs. $30,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kendall College are 2.1% lower than costs at Judson University ($11,085 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Judson University than Kendall College (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 164.6% larger than aid received Kendall College ($21,123 vs. $7,984)
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Kendall College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kendall College or Judson University .
- Accepted freshman Judson University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Kendall College (2.93)
Judson University vs. Kendall College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or Kendall College? 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 Kendall College and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Kendall College (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Kendall College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,700)
- Judson University students graduate with a $2,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Kendall College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,334)
- Judson University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Kendall College graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kendall College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/