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Overview |
McKendree University | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 41% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Asbury 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 Asbury University based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,650 students)
McKendree University vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Asbury University?
- Asbury University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Asbury University than McKendree University ($32,578.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than McKendree University ($21,506 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 34.2% lower than costs at McKendree University ($8,636 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 3.1% larger than aid received McKendree University ($24,888 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 95 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Asbury 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 Asbury University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than McKendree University (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,500)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,943)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/