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Overview |
McKendree University | SIUE | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
McKendree University | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $221 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or SIUE?
- McKendree University is 244.1% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.1% higher at McKendree University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($32,020.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than McKendree University ($13,586 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 12.8% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,272 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 126.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($24,145 vs. $10,649)
McKendree University vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 64 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or SIUE? 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 SIUE and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $1,300 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,820 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $23,250)
- SIUE graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($221 vs. $240)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/