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Overview |
McKendree University | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 83% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Benedictine 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
- Benedictine College is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Benedictine College?
- Benedictine College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($32,920.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Benedictine College than McKendree University ($32,920.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Benedictine College ($22,431 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 0.1% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,580 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Benedictine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($24,145 vs. $20,907)
McKendree University vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 123 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Benedictine College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Benedictine 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 Benedictine College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine College is higher than McKendree University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,600)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/