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Overview |
McKendree University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $261 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Memphis | ||
| 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 Memphis is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Memphis?
- McKendree University is 283.4% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.6% higher at McKendree University than University of Memphis ($32,020.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than McKendree University ($13,873 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 14.5% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,126 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 150.9% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($24,145 vs. $9,625)
McKendree University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 23 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming McKendree University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than University of Memphis (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,200)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,250)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/