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Overview |
McKendree University | IU East | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 2,985 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #876 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $9,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $7,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 82% |
Admission |
McKendree University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 1,749 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 1,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
McKendree University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 20% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 2,075 students)
McKendree University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or IU East?
- McKendree University is 335.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($32,660.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at McKendree University than Indiana University East ($32,660.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than McKendree University ($9,484 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 19.8% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,244 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Indiana University East (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 192.9% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($22,269 vs. $7,602)
McKendree University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 45 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming McKendree University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or IU East? 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 IU East and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Indiana University East (54% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $15,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- IU East graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/