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Overview |
McKendree University | UE | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $41,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $41,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $34,661 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 4,492 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1045/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
McKendree University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 30% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | UE | ||
| 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 2,075 students)
McKendree University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 26.8% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($41,400.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at UE than McKendree University ($41,400.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than McKendree University ($21,611 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($12,270 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 55.6% larger than aid received McKendree University ($34,661 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 151 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming UE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or UE? 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 UE and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than McKendree University (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $2,300 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,000)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/