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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| McKendree University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 11,359 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #491 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $16,131 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $12,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 10,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 9,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 16% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 2,075 students)
McKendree University vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Southern Illinois University?
- McKendree University is 238.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($32,660.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.9% higher at McKendree University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($32,660.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than McKendree University ($16,131 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 1.3% lower than costs at McKendree University ($12,114 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than McKendree University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 79.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,269 vs. $12,408)
McKendree University vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 26 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming McKendree University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $500 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/