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Overview |
McKendree University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
McKendree University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $194 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- McKendree University is 232% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at McKendree University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($32,020.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than McKendree University ($11,733 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 11.3% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,410 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 70.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($24,145 vs. $14,175)
McKendree University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 62 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than McKendree University (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $800 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,457 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,250)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($194 vs. $240)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/