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Overview |
McKendree University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 2,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $45,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $45,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $10,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $24,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $35,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 3,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1075/1243 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
McKendree University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 26% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 2,075 students)
McKendree University vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 38.4% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Bellarmine University than McKendree University ($45,190.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than McKendree University ($24,432 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 19.7% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,250 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 61.5% larger than aid received McKendree University ($35,954 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 114 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than McKendree University (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $2,000 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/