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Roosevelt University Marquette University SIUE BLC Carthage EIU MLC Drury University Carroll University Loyola IWU St. Ambrose University| McKendree University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | WLC | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,086 students)
McKendree University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at WLC than McKendree University ($33,210.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than WLC ($22,431 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 1.8% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,380 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($24,145 vs. $23,128)
McKendree University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 95 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming WLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or WLC? 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 WLC and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than McKendree University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $5,300 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,000)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More WLC 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/