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CUW UWM Roosevelt University CMA SIUE Alverno College Mount Mary College EIU Lake Forest College Drury University Loyola IWU| McKendree University | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
McKendree University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,332 students)
McKendree University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Stritch than McKendree University ($34,744.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than McKendree University ($20,002 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 30.2% lower than costs at McKendree University ($8,900 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 18.7% larger than aid received McKendree University ($28,670 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 22 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming McKendree University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than McKendree University (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $4,200 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/