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Overview |
McKendree University | EC | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
McKendree University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 29% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 657 students)
McKendree University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or EC?
- Elmira College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at EC than McKendree University ($35,270.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than EC ($22,431 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 15.5% lower than costs at Elmira College ($11,590 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 12.2% larger than aid received McKendree University ($27,091 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or McKendree University .
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or EC? 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 EC and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than McKendree University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $2,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,000)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/