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Overview |
McKendree University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 6,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $47,895 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $47,895 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $31,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $30,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 16,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 14,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1060/1298 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
McKendree University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 56% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (6,000 students vs. 2,075 students)
McKendree University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 46.6% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Xavier than McKendree University ($47,895.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Xavier ($25,200 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 12.6% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,270 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 38.8% larger than aid received McKendree University ($30,901 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 105 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than McKendree University (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $6,200 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Xavier 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/