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Overview |
McKendree University | Wabash College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Crawfordsville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | wabash.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Wabash College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $46,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $46,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $22,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $37,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Wabash College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 1,914 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1122/1320 | ||
| 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 | Wabash College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Wabash College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Wabash College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
McKendree University | Wabash College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Wabash College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 835 students)
McKendree University vs. Wabash College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Wabash College?
- Wabash College is 45.5% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Wabash College than McKendree University ($46,600.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Wabash College ($22,431 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 7.9% lower than costs at Wabash College ($11,590 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Wabash College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 53.7% larger than aid received McKendree University ($37,119 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Wabash College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Wabash College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wabash College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 139 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Wabash College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wabash College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
McKendree University vs. Wabash College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Wabash College? 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 Wabash College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than McKendree University (75% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $14,500 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Wabash College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/