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Overview |
McKendree University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
McKendree University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 86% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Salve Regina 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Salve Regina University than McKendree University ($45,250.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Salve Regina University ($22,431 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 42.4% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($11,590 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 10.9% larger than aid received McKendree University ($26,787 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or McKendree University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than McKendree University (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $6,000 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/