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Overview |
McKendree University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 63% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Ole Miss?
- McKendree University is 253% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at McKendree University than University of Mississippi ($32,020.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than McKendree University ($14,289 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 0.9% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,490 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 76% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($24,145 vs. $13,720)
McKendree University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 112 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than McKendree University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $4,400 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $48,300)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/