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Overview |
McKendree University | BSU | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
McKendree University | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or BSU?
- McKendree University is 279.7% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at McKendree University than Ball State University ($32,020.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than McKendree University ($12,615 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 6.3% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,904 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 111.5% larger than aid received Ball State University ($24,145 vs. $11,418)
McKendree University vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 64 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming McKendree University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or BSU? 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 BSU and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than McKendree University (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $5,800 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,500)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/