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Overview |
McKendree University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,826 students)
McKendree University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Roanoke College than McKendree University ($33,510.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Roanoke College ($22,431 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 32.6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,590 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 49.8% larger than aid received McKendree University ($36,176 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 86 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than McKendree University (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $2,900 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/