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Overview |
McKendree University | Dort | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Sioux Center, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | dordt.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Dort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $27,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $21,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Dort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,294 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | Dort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Dort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Dort | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
McKendree University | Dort | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 50% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Dort | ||
| 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 Dort based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,861 students)
McKendree University vs. Dort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Dort?
- Dordt College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Dort than McKendree University ($34,000.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Dort ($22,431 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 5.5% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,990 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Dordt College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Dordt College ($24,145 vs. $21,920)
McKendree University vs. Dort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Dort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dort or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 153 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Dort students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Dort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Dort? 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 Dort and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than McKendree University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Dort graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/