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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's Roosevelt University Longwood University MMC SIUE| McKendree University | Mount St Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 2,499 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #341 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $45,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $45,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $25,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $36,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 5,422 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 3,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
McKendree University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 40% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 2,075 students)
McKendree University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 39.8% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than McKendree University ($45,660.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Mount St. Mary's University ($25,200 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 20.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,270 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 64.5% larger than aid received McKendree University ($36,632 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 7 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming McKendree University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Mount St. Mary's University? 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 Mount St. Mary's University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than McKendree University (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $7,800 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/