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Roosevelt University SIUE WLC EIU Drury University Loyola IWU St. Ambrose University| McKendree University | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | BLC | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 990/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | BLC | ||
| 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
- McKendree University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 830 students)
McKendree University vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or BLC?
- McKendree University is 13% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at McKendree University than Bethany Lutheran College ($32,020.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than McKendree University ($18,525 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 40.1% lower than costs at McKendree University ($8,270 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($24,145 vs. $20,705)
McKendree University vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 68 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming BLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than BLC (58.5%)
McKendree University vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or BLC? 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 BLC and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $11,000 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College and McKendree University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- Bethany Lutheran College and McKendree University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/