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Overview |
McKendree University | Coe College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 1,278 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #397 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $52,226 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $52,226 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $11,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $20,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $43,772 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 7,171 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 5,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 7.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $290 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 56% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Coe College | ||
| 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 Coe College based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 1,278 students)
McKendree University vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Coe College?
- Coe College is 59.9% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Coe College than McKendree University ($52,226.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than McKendree University ($20,940 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 8.2% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,336 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 96.6% larger than aid received McKendree University ($43,772 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Coe College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 120 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Coe College has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Coe 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 Coe College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than McKendree University (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $200 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,100)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $4,855 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,105)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($240 vs. $290)
- More Coe 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/