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Overview |
McKendree University | St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | saintmarys.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $48,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $48,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $13,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $27,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $36,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1100/1328 | ||
| 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 | St. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 64% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | St. Mary's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,519 students)
McKendree University vs. St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or St. Mary's College?
- Saint Mary's College is 52.7% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($48,880.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at St. Mary's College than McKendree University ($48,880.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than St. Mary's College ($22,431 vs. $27,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 17.2% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($11,590 vs. $13,580)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Saint Mary's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 49.6% larger than aid received McKendree University ($36,112 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or St. Mary's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 119 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than McKendree University (79% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $2,800 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/