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Overview |
Loyola | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 2,075 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $32,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $32,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $12,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $25,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $22,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Loyola | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 2,652 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 1,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 |
Loyola | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Loyola | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Loyola | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | 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
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (17,397 students vs. 2,075 students)
Loyola vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or McKendree University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 53.9% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Loyola than McKendree University ($50,270.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Loyola ($25,200 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 37.7% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($12,270 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than McKendree University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 21.8% larger than aid received McKendree University ($27,123 vs. $22,269)
Loyola vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 189 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
Loyola vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola 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 Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than McKendree University (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $11,500 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/