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Overview |
McKendree University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 60% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,610 students)
McKendree University vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 48.4% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Luther- Norse than McKendree University ($47,510.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Luther- Norse ($22,431 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 8.6% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,670 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 46.8% larger than aid received McKendree University ($35,441 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 173 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than McKendree University (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $1,700 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/