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Overview |
McKendree University | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $11,385 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $14,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $41,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 1,815 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 1,341 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Georgetown College | ||
| 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 1,463 students)
McKendree University vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 25.6% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Georgetown College than McKendree University ($41,020.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than McKendree University ($14,878 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 7.8% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,385 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 86.1% larger than aid received McKendree University ($41,435 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown College (1045) is 39 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Georgetown College? 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 Georgetown College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than McKendree University (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/