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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA Roosevelt University University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake SIUE Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD EIU| McKendree University | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | UNI | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
McKendree University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $213 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or UNI?
- McKendree University is 294.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at McKendree University than University of Northern Iowa ($32,020.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than McKendree University ($15,782 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 24.1% lower than costs at McKendree University ($9,343 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 276.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($24,145 vs. $6,412)
McKendree University vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 44 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or UNI? 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 UNI and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than McKendree University (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $600 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,250)
- UNI graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($213 vs. $240)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/