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Overview |
McKendree University | IPFW | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #848 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $253 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or IPFW?
- McKendree University is 309.7% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at McKendree University than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($32,020.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than McKendree University ($11,951 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 14.6% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,111 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 224.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($24,145 vs. $7,432)
McKendree University vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 11 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming McKendree University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or IPFW? 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 IPFW and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $9,700 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,600)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,500)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/