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Overview |
McKendree University | Drury University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | drury.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Drury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $20,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $24,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Drury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 2,382 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 63.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Drury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,141 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $249 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Drury University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Drury University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Drury 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
- McKendree University is larger than than Drury University based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,595 students)
McKendree University vs. Drury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Drury University?
- Drury University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Drury University than McKendree University ($32,500.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drury University than McKendree University ($20,996 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 13.3% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,232 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Drury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drury University students is 1.6% larger than aid received McKendree University ($24,535 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Drury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Drury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drury University or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Drury University (1185) is 179 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Drury University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Drury University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Drury University (63.4%)
McKendree University vs. Drury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Drury 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 Drury University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Drury University (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $35,400)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $891 lower median federal student loan debt than Drury University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,141)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Drury University graduates. ($240 vs. $249)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/