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Roosevelt University SIUE EIU Drury University Loyola IWU St. Ambrose University| McKendree University | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | MBBC | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
McKendree University | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $160 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
McKendree University | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 65% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 965 students)
McKendree University vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or MBBC?
- McKendree University is 82.3% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at McKendree University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($32,020.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than MBBC ($22,431 vs. $22,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 38.3% lower than costs at McKendree University ($8,380 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 202.3% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($24,145 vs. $7,988)
McKendree University vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or McKendree University .
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.38) as students at MBBC (3.38)
- MBBC has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or MBBC? 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 MBBC and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $12,900 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,250)
- MBBC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($160 vs. $240)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/