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Overview |
McKendree University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
McKendree University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/27 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $217 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
McKendree University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| 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 Missouri St Louis is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 2,075 students)
McKendree University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- McKendree University is 143% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($32,660.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than McKendree University ($33,432.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than McKendree University ($11,577 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($12,270 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than McKendree University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 45.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($22,269 vs. $15,314)
McKendree University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 99 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
McKendree University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 Missouri-St Louis and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $2,263 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $23,250)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis 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/