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Overview |
McKendree University | Earlham | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | earlham.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Earlham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $50,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $50,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $13,193 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $26,517 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $38,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Earlham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 1,765 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 1,310 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1178/1363 | ||
| 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 | Earlham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Earlham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Earlham | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
McKendree University | Earlham | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 56% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Earlham | ||
| 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 Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 696 students)
McKendree University vs. Earlham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Earlham?
- Earlham College is 56.1% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Earlham than McKendree University ($50,970.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Earlham ($25,200 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 7.5% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,270 vs. $13,193)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 71.1% larger than aid received McKendree University ($38,111 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Earlham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Earlham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Earlham or McKendree University .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Earlham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Earlham? 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 Earlham and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than McKendree University (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,100)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/