Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bradley Butler Purdue Trine University DePauw Lewis University UE IU Marquette University University of Dayton IWU Hope College| McKendree University | Valparaiso University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
McKendree University | Valpo | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | valpo.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
McKendree University | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $43,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Valpo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
McKendree University | Valpo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
McKendree University | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Valpo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
McKendree University | Valpo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 49% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Valpo | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Valpo than McKendree University ($43,400.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Valpo ($22,431 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 13.7% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,590 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 43.7% larger than aid received McKendree University ($34,706 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 153 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Valpo? 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 Valpo and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than McKendree University (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $5,700 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/