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Overview |
McKendree University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Sparkill, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #572 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | stac.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $36,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $36,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $16,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $21,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $30,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 2,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 1,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 920/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
McKendree University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 25% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 1,950 students)
McKendree University vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 13% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($36,920.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than McKendree University ($36,920.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than McKendree University ($21,257 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 32.7% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($12,270 vs. $16,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 35.6% larger than aid received McKendree University ($30,197 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Thomas Aquinas College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 64 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming McKendree University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is higher than McKendree University (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $300 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/