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Overview |
McKendree University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $43,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $43,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $21,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $35,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 2,956 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 2,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 21% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- McKendree University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 1,333 students)
McKendree University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Wittenberg University than McKendree University ($43,656.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than McKendree University ($21,457 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 6.1% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,562 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 57.5% larger than aid received McKendree University ($35,071 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or McKendree University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than McKendree University (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/