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Overview |
McKendree University | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
McKendree University | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 34% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | DeSales University | ||
| 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
- DeSales University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 2,075 students)
McKendree University vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at DeSales University than McKendree University ($43,000.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than DeSales University ($25,200 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 12.5% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,270 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 29.3% larger than aid received McKendree University ($28,789 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 48 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or DeSales 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 DeSales University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than McKendree University (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $2,800 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/